LGH Auxiliary President`s Message

LGH Auxiliary President’s Message
Happy Fall,
What an exciting time to be part of the Lowell General community with
the merger, the Research Place expansion, and the opening of the new
Dahod building. Lowell General is fortunate to have people like Norm
Deschene and his team leading the way to address the medical needs of
the people in the Greater Lowell area. We in the Auxiliary are playing
our part in this success. In 2009, the Auxiliary pledged $750,000 to the
hospital Legacy fund. At the Auxiliary’s annual meeting last May,
outgoing president, Tarina Mansur presented Norm a check for
$125,000 to the Lowell General Legacy Fund. This brings the
Auxiliary’s contributions to the Legacy Fund to $500,000, leaving a
balance of $250,000. We should be very proud of this accomplishment.
The Auxiliary’s Annual meeting was held at the Stonehedge Inn in
Tyngsboro. Over 85 guests enjoyed a delicious luncheon and were
treated to a preview of the latest spring fashions from FRESH OF
NASHUA.
The new gift shop in the main lobby of the Dahod building opened on
August 13, 2012. Our thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make
this possible especially Donna, Kathie and their team of outstanding
volunteers who did a fabulous job stocking the shop with unique items.
Please be sure to stop by the next time you are in the new Dahod
building.
2013 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the Auxiliary as we expand
our circle of friends and broaden the Auxiliary's activities to include all
members of the LGH community. We welcome new members to the
LGH Auxiliary family and look forward to seeing old and new faces at
our events.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming 26th TASTE OF THE TOWN
event being held on October 28, 2012, at the U-Mass Lowell Inn and
Conference Center. We will be featuring area restaurants with their
latest creations. Plan to arrive early to preview the wonderful raffle
baskets. See you there.
Finally, and on behalf of all Auxiliary members, I wish to thank Tarina
Mansur for all her hard work and dedication over the past two years as
President of the Lowell General Auxiliary. She has been an exceptional
leader to an extraordinary group.
Regards,
Mary Bennett
Inside this Edition
President’s Message
LGH Book Fair
Calendar of this
Year’s events
Membership
2012 Annual Meeting
Gift Shop News
Gift Shop Coupon
Just for You
Upcoming
Taste of the Town
LGH Book Fair
Maybe you are looking for the perfect gift for your grandchild. Maybe you could use a new book light or a
beautiful set of note cards. Or maybe you just want to indulge in the 50 Shades trilogy. There is something for
everyone at the Books Are Fun fairs.
Our special thanks go to those members who supported our first Book Fair in the new lobby in September. It
provided us with a very beautiful and spacious area for display purposes and ease of shopping. Each year, the
Books Are Fun book fairs contribute over $6,000 to the LGH Auxiliary. We are looking forward to more
activity and shoppers as the Dahod Building becomes fully operational.
We look forward to the sale coming in December on the 11th and 12th. There will be a one-day sale on Friday,
October 12th at the Tyngsboro Campus to accommodate those not at the Varnum Avenue Main Campus.
1st Book Fair in
the beautiful new
Dahod Lobby.
Upcoming Auxiliary Events
October 12, 2012
Book Fair (Tyngsboro campus)
October 28, 2012
Taste of the Town
November 29 & 30
Festival of Holidays
December 11 & 12
Book Fair
February 7, 2013
A Winter Affair
March TBD
Daffodils & Desserts
April TBD
Book Fair
May TBD
Annual Meeting
June TBD
Gift Shop Volunteer Appreciation
Luncheon
LGH Auxiliary Membership
Have you renewed your membership or do you know of someone who would like to join this very important
organization that is instrumental in organizing social events and raising money for Lowell General Hospital? If
you would like information please contact Christine Fraser at najf62@comcast.net or Priti Patel at
aneena@comcast.net for information.
2012 LGH Auxiliary Annual Meeting
On Monday, May 14, 2012, over eighty guests including board members, past presidents, hospital
administration and Auxilians gathered at the Stonehedge Inn and Spa in Tyngsboro, MA for the Lowell General
Hospital Auxiliary Annual Meeting. The lunch began with a delicious mixed green salad with a dijon honey
vinaigrette, followed by either an herb seared Atlantic salmon or stuffed chicken breast entrée and a refreshing
fruit dessert. Guests commented that this was the best lunch yet at an Auxiliary Annual Meeting.
After lunch, Auxiliary President Tarina Mansur conducted the business meeting. The minutes of the 2011
Auxiliary Annual Meeting were approved. The slate of Auxiliary Officers and Board Members for 2012-13
was passed. Tarina ceremoniously passed the gavel to incoming President Mary Bennett. Pauline Lambert,
chair of Daffodils and Desserts, presented Meg Lemire-Berthel and Cammie Byrd of the LGH Cancer Center
with a laptop, monitor and kiosk for patient family use on MS3, two large coffee urns and several $100 Market
Basket gift cards which social service will distribute to cancer patients at the holidays.
President Tarina Mansur along with First Vice President Mary Bennett and Second Vice President Carrie
Meikle presented LGH President and CEO Norm Deschene with a check for $125,000, the fourth installment of
our $750,000 Legacy Fund pledge. Norm and Tarina traded jokes about each other being “the best President.”
Norm also commended the LGH Auxiliary for reaching the $500,000 Legacy Fund mark with this donation.
After the business meeting ended, the fun began. Fresh of Nashua presented a fashion show of gorgeous
dresses, casual outfits, jewelry and handbags. The models were Lisa Angelina, Pauline Beaulieu, Brenda
Korwan, Carrie Meikle, Priti Patel, Cathy Ryder and Pam White. After the fashion show, Tarina drew the door
prize raffle. Ethel Atkinson won the door prize of a bag with everything you need for the beach.
The attendees of the Annual Meeting included Auxiliary Past Presidents: Stella Athanasoulas, Lynn Chaput,
Carol Gilchrist, Pauline Lambert, Debbie Lemos, Jean McCaffery, Evelyn McCartney, Mary Stevens, Debbie
Trull and Elaine Zouzas Thibeault. The Lowell General Hospital administration was strongly represented by
President and CEO Norm Deschene, Executive Vice President and COO Jody White, VP and Chief Human
Resources Officer Peter Zarrilla and Director of Philanthropy Ellen Kallman.
You can find Fresh of Nashua at 178 Main Street, Nashua, NH. (603) 821-9888 www.freshofnashua.com
Plan a little shopping day with the girls to freshen your wardrobe. Fresh will also host private shopping
parties. We did one for the Auxiliary models; it was so much fun!
Immediate Past
President, Tarina
Mansur hands over
(if that’s what you
call it) the
president’s gavel to
the incoming
President, Mary
Bennett!
Annual Meeting Models:
L to R: Catherine Ryder, Brenda Korwan, Lisa Angelina,
Pam White, Pauline Beaulieu, Priti Patel and Carrie Meikle!
Our New Gift Shop Opens at LGH!
The new Gift Shop operated by the LGH Auxiliary opened in the new Dahod Building Lobby on Monday
August 13th. The new shop is a huge hit with our employees and hospital visitors and is often described as
feeling like a “hotel boutique”. Almost every person who walks in comments on how beautiful it is and we are
having a lot of fun filling the shelves with lots of pretty items to tempt our guests. The space is approximately
100 square feet larger than the former shop and is finished with the highest quality materials and fixtures.
Located just steps from the new main entrance and right next to the new Patient Service Center the shop is the
focal point of a spectacular new lobby. There is even complimentary valet parking! Quite a convenience when
you have several shopping bags. A stunning art installation commissioned to reflect the textile and
manufacturing history of Lowell hangs over our doorway drawing one’s attention right into the shop!
Our grand opening featured the Alex and Ani collection and within two weeks almost every bracelet was gone!
But, don’t fear we have reordered and have a huge shipment arriving by the end of September, followed by
another shipment just prior to our Holiday Festival. If you are not familiar with this jewelry, just ask around…it
is hot, hot, hot! Speaking of the festival: It will be held in the Clark Auditorium on Thursday and Friday,
November 29th and 30th and we hope to see many of you there! We have also started carrying Big Buddha
handbags and are also having a hard time keeping them in stock! We are expecting a shipment any day and
expect to be selling right out of the box as we unpack them! We’ll be sure to order a nice selection of them for
the Festival as well.
We are including a special discount coupon for Auxiliary members and encourage you to take advantage of this
special one-time offer! What better time to come see your new shop and maybe do a little pre-holiday
shopping?
The coupon expires on October 31st, so don’t delay! (PS… our Halloween hats and accessories are becoming
famous as some of the most spectacular around!).
We hope to see you soon!
Alex and Ani
Collection
Great line of
“everything
for that
special new
baby”!
Fashion
Scarves
Big Buddha Bags
THE LGH GIFT SHOP
Invites the Members of the Auxiliary to Shop!
15% off one entire purchase
Coupon Expires October 31st.
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26th Annual Taste of the Town
For the 26th year, the Lowell General Hospital Auxiliary presents our ever-popular Taste of the Town, featuring
eighteen restaurants from the northwest suburbs with their finest in appetizers, entrees and desserts. Where else
can you taste from so many fantastic menus?
We are proud to congratulate once more the following winners for the 2011 People’s Choice and Chairmen’s
Choice Awards:
Appetizer: Tuna Tartare Ponzu and togarashi spice blend, with won ton by Moonstones
Entrée: Asian Surf and Turf over Wasabi and Lemon Grass Mashed Potato by Two Chefs Are Better Than
One
Dessert: Apple Cider Sorbet in a Cinnamon Tuile cup by Sodexo
Chairmen’s Choice: Two Chefs Are Better than One
The raffle basket selection has something for everyone. There is a relaxation basket, a 32” LCD TV, an iPad
for the technophile, tickets to the Auxiliary winter affair and a shopping spree—just in time for the holidays, a
wine lovers package, a wagon of fun for the children, an Adirondack chair and much, much more. You can’t
win anything if you don’t come and get a raffle ticket. The January 2013 Raffle calendar will also be on sale.
There will also be an exciting live auction item, a wonderful Holiday Weekend in New York City, generously
donated by Ttrinity EMS.
We would like to thank the following restaurants for their generosity and delicious food: Bailey’s Bar and Grill,
Bianco’s Catering, The Capital Grille, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Cavaleiro’s Restaurant, Centro Restaurant and
Bar, Cobblestones, Frederick’s Pastries, Gibbet Hill Grill, I Dream of Jeanne Cakes, L’Andana Restaurant,
Moonstones, Morrison Healthcare, Napa East, Ricardo’s Café Trattoria, Rufina’s, Sodexo, Two Chefs are
Better than One, and UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center. It takes an enormous amount of work and food
to provide such a wonderful culinary experience. We can’t do this without them!
Pictures from 2011
Taste of the Town
This event is supported by the generosity of area restaurants who donate 100% of their time, food and
efforts to the welfare of the community and by the generous raffle basket donors. All proceeds from this
year’s event, held each year by the fundraising volunteers of Lowell General Hospital, will benefit the
hospital. The LGH Auxiliary is already two thirds of the way through our $750,000 pledge to the Legacy
Campaign. Thank you for your support!
Taste of the Town
Sunday, October 28, 2012
5:00-8:30 pm with raffle basket preview at 4:30 pm.