Dirigo 106 Kayak from Old Town Canoe

Membership Notes
Who’s
new on the Board
Mary Brooks, a Bangor native, is Director of Sales for Courtyard
by Marriott/TownPlace Suites and has worked in the hospitality
industry for over 40 years. Mary returned to the Bangor area in
1984 and serves as a member of the board of the Bangor Chamber
of Commerce as well as the Convention and Visitors’ Bureau. A
breast cancer survivor, Mary has, for the past 14 years, been active
with the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure and sees her time
there as a way of giving back.
Mary has one daughter, a grandson, and another grandson on the
way. She and her husband Joe, a State Representative, reside in
Winterport.
Nazrin Dixon joined First Advisors, Investment and Trust
Management Division of the First, N.A. in February 2013 and
brought over six years of experience in the financial services
industry with her. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International
Political Economy and a Bachelor’s Degree in English and
German. Nazrin speaks four foreign languages including Azeri,
Turkish, and Russian.
Nazrin is a member of Bangor Rotary and a board member of
Maine Gateway. She also serves on the board of the Downtown
Bangor Partnership and on the Advisory Board of the Salvation
Army. Nazrin and her family reside in Newport.
Rick Port - WA Bean & Sons $25 gift certificate
Tammy Craig - Woodman’s Bar and Grill $30 gift certificate
Lauren Applebee - Blaze, Downtown Bangor $75 gift certificate
Dave Douglass - Pearl necklace from Quality
Jewelers
After receiving her BSN from St. Joseph College, she worked at
Georgetown University Hospital for two years, followed by a year
in Public Health Nursing in Washington, DC.
She married John Long, MD in 1967 and devoted full attention
to being a Mom until the youngest of their five children started
school. She then worked as an Oncology nurse for 12 years in the
Nursing pool then took a part time pssition at St. John’s Catholic
Church where she is currently employed. Nancy and John enjoy
nine grandchildren. She returns to the EMMC Auxiliary board
after several years. Her main interest is in supporting pediatric
cancer fundraising efforts.
SPRING 2014
Volume III Issue 1
Thanks to all of our local businesses who so generously
contributed to our raffle and to the people who purchased tickets.
All raffle proceeds benefit the EMMC Raish Peavey Haskell
Children’s Cancer and Treatment Center in Brewer.
Board of Directors
President
Eileen Hernandez
Vice President
Jan Currier
Interested in becoming more involved
with the Auxiliary?
Past President
Ginger Ward-Green
Consider joining a committee!
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The Membership/Program Committee actively
stimulates and solicits persons to participate in the
activities of the Auxiliary, and is responsible for the
planning and coordination of the program at
General Membership Meetings.
The Ways and Means Committee is responsible for
organizing and implementing fund raising activities
as designated and approved by the Board.
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The Ways and Means committee met recently to
look at our overall fundraising for the upcoming
year. We have ambitious goals for both our 2014
Kitchen Tour and 2015 Winter Beach Ball, so
planning is already underway. Committees for
both fundraisers will be forming and starting to
meet soon.
The Public Relations Committee is responsible for
providing public information on dates of meetings,
fund raising projects and social events to all media
(radio, TV and press). The Committee is responsible
for publishing the membership newsletter.
If you are interested in joining any of our committees,
please contact Melissa in the EMMC Volunteer Office at
973-7850 or mhayward@emhs.org.
She will make sure the chair of the appropriate
committee includes you.
Secretary
Sarah Quirk
EMMC Auxiliary’s Winter Beach Ball
Rocked It Again!
Thanks to good weather on the night of January 17, it was easy traveling to the
EMMC Auxiliary’s Eighth Annual Winter Beach Ball this year. It turns out
Bangor’s new Cross Insurance Center was the perfect venue for our Beach Ball.
It provided more room for dancing, beautiful décor, and served delicious food.
Nearly 500 people danced the night away to the music of The Larry Williams
Band as they enjoyed pretending they were in a much warmer climate, even if
only for a few hours.
In the end, the best part of the evening was the fact that nearly $18,000 was
raised for our pledge to the EMMC Raish Peavey Haskell Children’s Cancer
and Treatment Center. Thanks to everyone who attended and supported our
efforts to benefit the healthcare needs of children in our local community.
Also, special thanks is extended to all our sponsors, especially our hors
d’oeuvres sponsor, Cianbro.
Treasurer
Susan Nasberg
Members
Lauren Applebee
Paula Ballesteros
Jennifer Brooker
Mary Brooks
Nancy Careskey
Cindy Curran
Tristine Currie
Kim Dagher
Nazrin Dixon
Nancy Long
Valerie Patch
Sherry Roberts
Melissa Scott
Betsy Simpson
Terri Sleeper
Sharon Theeman
EMMC Auxiliary Liaison
Martha Wildman
Newsletter Editor
Helen Genco
EMMC Auxiliary
PO Box 404
Bangor, ME 04402-0404
New Members
Always Welcome!
Contact Terri Sleeper, Membership Chair
tsleeper@emhs.org
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Cindy Curran - Dirigo 106 Kayak from Old Town Canoe ( Fun Note:
Ginger Ward-Green wanted to win the kayak so badly, Cindy gave
it to her!)
Melissa has been working in the non-profit sector for over ten
years, and has served as the membership chair of the Maine
Career Development Association. When considering becoming
more involved in her community, the decision to volunteer for the
Auxiliary Board was an easy conclusion for her. She is excited to be
joining the Auxiliary Board and volunteering for our community
hospital. Melissa and her husband Mike live in Dedham with their
dog Piper.
Nancy Long was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland.
NEWS
Our successful EMMC Auxiliary raffle in February 2014
raised $845. The lucky winners were:
Melissa Scott is the employee benefits specialist for Eastern
Maine Healthcare Systems. Originally from Caribou, she attended
the University of Maine at Presque Isle. When her husband
received a job transfer in 2004, they moved to the Bangor area.
Auxiliary
Valentine’s Day Raffle Winners
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Auxiliary
A Note from the President
On Moving
S
hortly after moving to Maine in 1987, I became a
lifetime member of the Auxiliary of Eastern Maine
Medical Center. It has turned out to be money well
spent. This dynamic organization of over 200
members is composed of some of the most interesting,
hardest working, and fun people I know. The
opportunity to serve on the board of directors only
multiplies the bonuses.
This year, I am honored and excited to be your Auxiliary
president, following in the footsteps of our wonderful past
president, Ginger Ward-Green. Her guidance and support
will be invaluable this year.
Your input and suggestions are always welcome and I
would love to hear from you. I hope you will get involved
in whatever way you can this year, and that you will
consider inviting a friend to join—first year memberships
are free!
In this issue of the Auxiliary News, you’ll meet our new
board members and hear what the Auxiliary has been up
to and what lies ahead as we work to support EMMC and
help our region in very tangible ways.
Our pledge to the EMMC Raish Peavey Haskell Children’s
Cancer and Treatment Center is our latest in a long line of
community pledges. To support this, planning is already
underway for our Tenth Annual Kitchen Tour in
September. Always a fun event, the Kitchen Tour promises
to be extra special this year. In May, we’ll have a general
membership meeting with a great guest speaker, and on
August 16, for the fourth year, we’ll walk as a team at
EMMC Champion the Cure Challenge. These are just
some of the things that we’ll be doing. Stay tuned for more
details, and please join us as we work to achieve our goals
and continue to make a difference in healthcare and in
our community.
Please contact me anytime at eileenzh88@gmail.com
or 941-0819.
Best wishes, think spring!
Eileen Hernandez
NEWS
Ninth Annual
KitCHEN
and home
tour
Saturday, October 5,
2013 was a beautiful
fall day for friends and
neighbors to get out and participate in the 9th Annual EMMC
Auxiliary Kitchen Tour. This special event draws people from
as far away as Aroostook county and Waterville, many of
whom look forward to attending each year. It is a chance to see
fabulously designed kitchens in brand new homes or renovated
older homes in various towns and neighborhoods. There is a
unique feel to each kitchen and something special to take note
of such as a “special” butcher block that was used by Dad in his
business; or a particular tile backsplash; or chandelier lighting
that was found in a small shop on the coast of Maine.
Participants also often get to tour other parts of the homes,
as well, to see how the owners decorate throughout with their
personal styles.
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Nursing scholarships were awarded to four deserving Husson
University nursing students: Lauren Raymond Papa, Manda
Duke, Noelle Braley, and Keyleigh Bennett. Sherry Roberts,
acting Education Committee chair, presented each with a
$1,000 check.
Ginger Ward-Green, Auxiliary president; Lauren Papa, Manda Duke, Noelle Braley,
Keyleigh Bennett, Husson students; Beth Clark, Husson faculty; Sherry Roberts,
EMMC Auxiliary member.
This past year, there were six lovely homes on the tour.
Beautiful flower arrangements custom designed by Chapel
Hill Floral accented each kitchen and yummy samples of food
and beverages were available to sample and buy. Thanks to:
The Maine Cookie Kitchen; Savage and Sons Coffee; Oats Any
Time; Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause; Di’s Delectables; and
Specialty Sweets.
You won’t want to miss it!
Annual Meeting Highlights
EMMC Auxiliary’s Annual Meeting was held on November
7, 2013 at Seasons in Bangor. The Rev. Rex Garrett gave the
Invocation, and a delicious lunch was served. President Ginger
Ward-Green introduced the guest speakers, Deborah Carey
Johnson, President and CEO of EMMC, and Joe D’Antuono,
Senior Manager of the EMMC Modernization Project. Auxiliary members saw a slide presentation about the project and
were updated on the hospital’s plans and progress. When completed, state of the art improvements will include new private
patient rooms, bigger and better operating suites and a new
women’s and infants floor.
Outgoing Board members Ann Marie Orr and Danelle Weston
were recognized for their service to the Auxiliary. New Board
members were introduced--Nancy Long and Susan Nasberg,
both of whom are returning Board members. Gift Shop
Volunteers were recognized for their service.
In what has become an annual tradition, the EMMC Auxiliary
provided gifts to all inpatients at EMMC on Christmas Day.
Bags containing 2013’s gift, a pocket organizer, were delivered to the
inpatient units by Auxiliary members. Front L-R: Melissa Hayward.
Volunteer Associate and Student Program Coordinator; Ginger
Ward-Green, outgoing president; Paula Ballesteros, board member.
Back L-R: Eileen Hernandez, incoming president; Martha
Wildman, EMMC Auxiliary Liaison.
“Our mission is to support the hospital and its patients,” says
Eileen. “We want to make patients’ stay in the hospital a bit
happier during this time of year. Anything we can do to make
their stay better over the holidays is important.”
Look for our Tenth Annual Kitchen Tour Celebration this fall.
EMMC Auxiliary
Spreading Holiday Cheer to Patients
President Ginger Ward-Green presented a check in the amount of $69,150 to
Debbie Carey Johnson, representing the first installment of our EMMC Heroes, Hope
and Healing pledge.
The new slate of officers was presented and approved: President, Eileen Hernandez; Vice President, Jan Currier; Secretary,
Sarah Quirk; Treasurer, Susan Nasberg. Debbie Carey Johnson
led the induction of officers.
President Ginger Ward-Green presented a check in the amount
of $69,150 to Debbie Carey Johnson, representing the first
installment of our Heroes, Hope and Healing pledge. Emily
Burke from EMHS Foundation then received a $13,800 check
from Ginger on behalf of Children’s Miracle Network. Emily
presented a formal thank you to the Auxiliary members for
their continued support.
SAVE THE DATE
EMMC Auxiliary Spring Luncheon - May 7, 2014
EMMC Champion the Cure Challenge - August 16, 2014
Tenth Annual Kitchen Tour - September 27, 2014
Ninth Annual Winter Beach Ball - January 16, 2015
Gina Gillette, RN (left), Ginger Ward-Green, and Eileen Hernandez
spreading holiday cheer to patients throughout EMMC.