Hardisty Hospital Auxiliary
Incorporated as a charitable organization since 1974.
Hardisty Hospital Auxiliary
Our Commitment
- To provide comfort and an improved quality of life for Long Term Care Residents of the Hardisty Health Centre and Senior Citizens of the community.
- To act as a liaison between the Health Centre and the community at large.
- To promote and provide health related educational opportunities for young people of Hardisty and district through bursaries and special programs.
- To encourage volunteerism by setting an example in the community.
- To assist the Health Centre during times of crisis. (e.g. SARS. epidemic)
- To contribute financial assistance to special health related community and district projects.
- To accomplish our goals by enjoying all the benefits of belonging to a charitable organization.
WHAT WE DO!!
FOR OUR COMMUNITY
- Fund Raise:
- Raffles and Bake Sales
- Showcase (Health Centre Foyer)(handmade items and patient toiletries)
- Vending Machines (Health Centre Foyer)
- Red Deer Casino every two years
- Memorial Donations
- Garage Sales
- Volunteen Program:
For Students 14-19 years who must volunteer 30 hours of their time each year, to the local hospital. Auxiliary provides a special graduation and awards in April, to acknowledge student's contributions.
- Provide:
- weekly bingo for LTC Residents three Wednesdays per month.
- lunches and gifts for all special occasions.
- subsidized hair care service for Long Term Care Residents
- Christmas donations to the FCSS and Food Bank.
- lunch for the Long Term Care Christmas Party.
- help with LTC Handivan outings when needed.
- buy equipment and thrnishings for the Health Centre and Medical Clinic.
- canvassers for the yearly community Six-Way Canvas.
- financial assistance to community members with special needs.
- Meals on Wheels service.
- Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun and large print Reader's Digest for Long Term Care Residents.
WHAT WE DO!!
FOR OUR HEALTH REGION #7
- Provide a central meeting place for the auxiliaries of Region #7 in April and October.
- Provide Lunch for these meetings.
- Help provide educational topics at regional meetings.
- Network with Auxiliaries of the Region to promote change in relative health care topics at the provincial level.
WHAT WE DO!!
FOR THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
- We are a member of the Alberta Association of Hospital Auxiliaries. (This keeps us aware of all provincial changes regarding health related topics)
- We send 1 or 2 local delegates to the Provincial Convention each year. (funding is provided by the East Central Region)
- We provide a "Rural Voice" on timely issues at the provincial level.
- We give financial support to some special provincial projects.
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Meetings
Monthly - 2nd Monday
(no meetings July or August)
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: Wild Rose Room - Hardisty Health Centre
Dues: $3.00 Per Year
This Is Your Special Invitation To
Join Us As Our Guest For A General Meeting
| Noreen Hill | 888-2521 |
| June Crone | 888-3544 |
Come and See What You Can Offer Your Community
WHAT WE NEED!!
TO CONTINUE OUR ORGANIZATION
- Community Support and Awareness
- New Members
- New Ideas
- Increased commitment to the work of our Auxiliary and a revitalized awareness to the meaning of the word "VOLUNTEER"
REWARDS OF MEMBERSHIP
- Satisfaction - In knowing you have helped your commumty.
- Fellowship with other local and regional members.
- Annual Christmas Party - great meal, gift exchange, and fun (paid for at member's own expense)
- The camaraderie of working together to achieve a common goal.
Elected Members:
| President: | Carm O'Grady |
| Vice President: | Noreen Hill |
| Treasurer: | June Crone |
| Secretary: | Vicky Cullum |