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Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary

AudreyHeruth11-06.jpgThe Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary operates under the umbrella of Mercy Medical Center and is a part of Affinity Health System.  This organization of volunteers is dedicated to the needs of Mercy Medical Center, its patients, visitors and employees. The auxiliary assists Mercy Medical Center in promoting the health and welfare of the community and conducts fundraising activities for the services of Mercy Medical Center, community health related programs and local student scholarships. The auxiliary raises funds through the Gift Shop and other special events.  There are annual auxiliary membership dues.

The auxiliary is a member of the Partners of the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA).  Partners provide a forum for exchanging information about the current hospital environment and how other hospitals are structuring their volunteer programs.  They also exchange information about fundraising ideas.  The WHA is a political health care lobbying force in Madison. A portion of the auxiliary dues pays for the Partners membership.  The auxiliary offers opportunities for leadership.  Committees work on various projects ranging from health education and public policy to chairing fundraisers.

Executive Board 2009 - 2010

President - Karen Chapin 
Vice President - Joyce Hintze
Secretary - Karen Keller
Treasurer - Bev Fretchel      
Assistant Treasurer - Dona Rager  

Board of Directors 2008-2009

Bylaws - Joyce Hintze   
Membership - Clarice Amacher  
Coffee Cart - Karen Chapin     
Nominating - Peg Larson 
Fundraising - Pam Anderson, Bev Fretchel, Helen Mathe, Karen Chapin, Karry VandenHeuvel, Peg Larson, Pat Schulz
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Outpatient Services - Pat Schulz
Gift Shop - Karen Chapin, Bev Fretchel
Program - Peg Larson       
Projects - Marion Emerson, Arlene Steinert, Gladys Olson, Karry VandenHeuvel  
Health Education - Muriel Sagmeister     
Public Policy Education - Sharon Thompson  
Hospitality - Pam Anderson     
Scholarships - Bev Fretchel  
   
To contact any of these individuals, please call the Mercy Medical Center Volunteer Services department at (920) 223-0225.

2009 Contributions

The Mercy Medical Center Auxiliary raises funds through the Gift Shop and other sales throughout the course of the year.  Funds raised in 2009 are contributed as follows:

 Mercy Health Foundation Projects:  
 Fitness for the Physically Challenged   $10,833
 Living Healthy Community Clinic   $10,834
   
 Employee Emergency Life Crisis Fund   $502
 Tri-County Dental Clinic $10,833
   
 Scholarships:  
 Nursing (UW Oshkosh)   $3,000
 Radiologic Technology (Mercy)   $3,000
 High School Student Volunteer   $500
   
 Volunteer Recruitment Drive  $498
   
 TOTAL:
   $40,000