AHAA 11-12 - Arkansas Hospital Association

Nov/Dec 2012
AHAA Board
Message from the President
PRESIDENT
What a wonderful convention! Congratulations and special thanks to convention
chairs: Pat Lavender & Mary Frauenhoff for a job well done. Thanks to ALL who
helped with another successful convention. It takes a team to work together in
harmony to be successful in making a large event like our convention run smoothly,
and it did. I appreciate YOU for attending, donating silent auction gifts, and
providing your scrapbooks for all to see.
Thank you for submitting your reports and auxiliary information to the handbook
committee. The new handbooks are great but the accomplishments inside are even
greater. AHAA had 7,236 members, logged in over a million hours and donated just
under four million dollars to our hospitals last year.
Sharon Sly and I just returned from all seven district meetings and would like to
thank everyone for the very warm welcome we received at each one. Your creativity
just amazed me! Members of each district took my theme of music and my colors of
black and white, and created beautiful tablescapes, decorations, and programs, each
one uniquely different. I also loved the various types of musical entertainment each
of you provided. YOU ARE ALL AMAZING! Special thanks to each district chair,
presidents and members of those auxiliaries who hosted the fall meetings. The
auxiliary president’s reports were very informative and gave many ideas of ongoing
projects, fundraisers and contributions. There were also many great ideas for
Outstanding Achievement Award nominations. So, write them up and submit them
for the awards. You know that saying, “if you don’t submit them, you can’t win”!
It’s true! Also, please remember to send in your newsletters to the state newsletter
editor. You all have a lot of great ideas and you need to share them with others.
In closing, I would like to refer the presentation I made at the district meetings
entitled “Developing the Leader Within”. Have YOU found the leader within? The
beginning of leadership is to BELIEVE! Don’t wait to be asked to take on that
leadership role in your local auxiliary, your district or state organizations, just step
out of your comfort zone and say “I can do that”! Remember; believe in yourself as
others believe in you…JUST BELIEVE!!!
Thank you for all you do!
Sharon Huffmire
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Sharon Huffmire
Baxter Regional Medical Center
287 Howard Creek Road
Midway, AR 72651
(870)656-4775
sharon.ahaa@yahoo.com
PRESIDENT ELECT
Sharon Sly
Siloam Springs Memorial
847 Deer Lodge Ct
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479)549-9011
slylodge@centurylink.net
VICE-PRESIDENT
Jerry Berley
Quachita County Medical Center
415 Cherry St.
Warren, AR 71671
870-836-5589
870-818-6868
jerryberley@gmail.com
SECRETARY
Margaret Underwood
North Arkansas Regional Med Ctr
2811 Harmon Road
Harrison, AR 72601
870-427-3279
munderwoody@yahoo.com
TREASURER
Melissa Williamson
St. Vincent Health System
5913 N. Hills Blvd
Sherwood, AR 72116
501-834-4212
501-308-8935
catmom1949@sbcglobal.net
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Shirley VanHorn
Washington Regional Med. Center
11879 Red Oak Dr.
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479)200-3958
shirleyahaa@vanhorns.com
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Lynn Smith
Medical Center of South AR
250 Forest Lake Dr.
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-0473
lynn.ahaa@suddenlink.net
In Loving Memory
NORTHWEST DISTRICT
Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville
Charles Fish
Thomas Meyer
Otto Oberhelman
St Johns Hospital Berryville
Elizabeth Snow Priest
Merlyn Baker
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2013 District Meetings
2013 Spring District Meetings:
April 15th Northeast - Arkansas Methodist Medical Center — Paragould
April 16th North Central - Stone County Medical Center—Mountain View
April 17th Northwest - Eureka Springs Hospital—Eureka Springs
April 18th Southeast - Drew Memorial Hospital—Monticello
April 22nd Valley - Mena Regional Health System—Mena
April 23rd Southwest - Howard Memorial Hospital—Nashville
April 19th Metropolitan - W.P. Rockefeller Cancer Inst.—Little Rock
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North Central District
Janet Mruk, District Chair
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs
Submitted By: Holly Langster
In our most fashionable way; we at Baptist Health Medical Center - Heber Springs brought fall
fashions to life at our annual Style Show on October 19th! We are quite confident in making the
statement that this was the BEST ONE YET! Using all local vendors, we were able to showcase
fashions and accessories that not only benefitted our hospital, but our community as well. We will
use the silent auction experiences we've had over the past several years at the next annual conference. This year's annual conference was superb and we were pleased to attend, hear the
wonderful speakers, and most importantly, retain our five star rating and gain a fundraising
award!! Not to be under-recognized; our team of volunteers who work so faithfully with our community earned the North Central District Fall Community Service Award for their service and education to the senior center of Heber Springs. As November and December approach, we find ourselves busy planning for BIG events next year already; all the while planning for holiday parties,
and Santa visits, as we continue our everyday service to the hospital. It is an honor to
serve....doing so at Baptist Health Medical Center - Heber Springs is also fun!
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs Auxiliary Style Show Pictures
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Ozark Health, Clinton
Submitted By: Sharon Baker
Ozark Health Auxiliary has expanded its free “Friends and Family CPR” classes that are currently
being held at the Ozark Health Foundation Building. To better serve the community, the Auxiliary
has purchased additional teaching material so that instructor RN Helen Dobbins – a member of our
auxiliary and an employee of Ozark Health – will be able to conduct on-site classes for church
groups, civic organizations, and senior citizens groups at their meeting places. These free classes
will be conducted for groups throughout Van Buren County upon request and will also remain available at the Foundation Building.
The Friends and Family CPR course is designed to teach small groups of non-medical rescuers the
basics of CPR. The program uses the practice-while-watching format to teach skills in CPR, AED
use, and relief of choking in adults, children and infants. Each participant finishing the course is issued a Certificate of Participation.
Baxter Regional Medical Center
Submitted By: Carolyn Hannon
Here’s the latest from up North (Arkansas). Baxter Regional Medical Center Auxiliary enjoyed the
fellowship of all of you at convention. Thanks for making it a success. We had 21 in attendance and
are so proud of Paul Mruk’s (our President-Elect) Self Defense Class. Just remember to keep your
weapon handy when you are out and about and alone!!! We are proud to have Sharon Huffmire installed as the state president.
We had a busy summer educating our board and future leaders of the auxiliary. Our annual Board
retreat was very informative as well as fun. Cajoling each other as well as offering advice and support is always one of the best results from our local Leadership Retreat. We also had 3 members attend the Leadership Conference in Little Rock. They said there was a lot of information exchanged.
On one our recruitment events we utilized the Flippin Fireworks and Derby Races. The event enabled us to publicize our local Thrift Shop and also recruit new members.
We have started a new program to build better relationships between departments. We call it AdoptA Department. We honor one of the ancillary departments in the hospital that doesn’t always get the
pat on the back or special thanks to let them know we appreciate them. Giving them a party or working in their shoes they know we truly appreciate them. We will be doing this all year long so as not to
miss any department.
We did our part in raising funds for our Community Houses in the LEND-A-Hand Campaign by donating one of our very own, Janet Mruk (North Central District Chair) to the dunk tank. She was top
winner in donations (and probably the wettest)
Soon we will have a new shuttle to add to our fleet of vehicles. We are looking forward to the new
acquisition of the Moto Electric Bus.
Have a safe and happy holiday Season.
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White County Medical Center
Submitted By: Jamie Laughlin
The Foundation invited all Pep Club Members to attend the unveiling of the latest fundraising project….A NEW CAR!!! Actually, it is a new transport van and it has been much needed. The Pep
Club is our internal fundraising organization made of associates and volunteers.
Our Auxiliary continues to hold monthly breakfasts with a growing attendance. This is a great opportunity to fellowship among auxiliary members.
Nine auxiliary members with DVS, Jamie Laughlin, attended the annual AHAA convention and
joint meeting. We enjoyed hearing from Governor Beebe. We left the meeting truly inspired by
keynote speaker, Brian Boyle. We were honored to be one of the many 5-Star Award recipients.
Seventeen of us attended the NC District Fall Meeting in Clinton. We had a blast and ate good
too!
Upcoming events include an Alter’s Gem Jewelers Sale on November 14 th & 15th, a Craft & Bake
Sale to benefit the New Life Center on November 20 th, “Rise & Shine Breakfast Time” fellowship
on November 27th. We will have our annual Christmas Potluck Luncheon on December 5 th. We
wish all of our fellow auxilians a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas!
During this season, we remember the families of our dear friends that we have lost over this past
year: Mary Woodle, Pat Shourd, Johnny Hubach, LouAnn Ford, Jo Ahlf, Audrey Martin, Dick
James and George Schraudt.
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Metropolitan District
Beth A. Nelson, District Chair
ST. VINCENT MORRILTON HOSPITAL
Submitted by: Delores Hartman - President
Now that fall is here and we have all had our Flu Shots and TB Skin Tests November is packed full
of projects for our auxiliary. Our first fundraiser this month will be the Beans and Cornbread Luncheon on November 8th and also a Silent Auction. This will be a first for our auxiliary and hats off to
our business merchants for all the items they so generously donated. Our annual Thanksgiving
Bake Sale will be on Friday, November 16th and this is a great time to stock up on baked goods for
the holidays. One of our ladies made and donated a King Size Quilt so we are selling $1. Tickets
on that and will draw for a winner the day of the Bake Sale. On Veteran’s Day, November 11 th our
local VFW will have the 500 + flags up along the walking trail on the hospital front lawn; this is a
beautiful sight to see, and we will be providing snacks and refreshments.
Later this month we will have a Handbag and Jewelry sale. During December we will be selling
tickets on our Christmas Basket which is filled with many items plus a whole Petit Jean Ham, and
once again one of our talented ladies has donated a Queen Size Quilt she made so each ticket
holder will have an extra chance for this beautiful quilt. We all look forward to the nice Christmas
Luncheon provided by our hospital for all volunteers during December.
Merry Christmas to all!!!
Pat Lavender welcomes AHAA State President, Sharon Huffmire, to Little Rock. (Picture courtesy of
UAMS.)
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Northeast District
Shirley Grady, District Chair
St. Bernard’s Medical Center
Submitted By: Dean Rossa
St. Bernard’s Auxiliary hosted the NE Arkansas Fall District meeting in Jonesboro on October 31.
One hundred and thirty-five members from eleven NEA chapters attended the meeting. Special
guests included Sharon Huffmire and Sharon Sly, AHHA State President and President Elect.
Guests were greeted by Mayor Harold Perrin. Chris Barber, St. Bernard’s CEO, spoke to the
group. Entertainment included a fashion shop presented by the Gift Shop.
St. Bernard’s Auxiliary recently mailed letters to the community for their annual Light Up a Life
campaign. This campaign raises money to defray room costs for cancer patients and their families
who stay overnight in Jonesboro during cancer treatment.
A delegation of twenty-one members from the chapter attended AHAA state convention
October 3-5 in Little Rock.
Pictured are Shirley Grady, District Chair, Sharon Huffmire, AHAA President, and Diana
Ruesewald, NEA District Secretary.
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Crittenden Regional Hospital, West Memphis
Submitted By: Melba Nolan
The Pink Ladies have been asked to serve in our Day Surgery Unit by answering phones and
greeting patients. That gives us three areas within the hospital that we can shine: Admissions,
Day Surgery and the Gift Shop.
On August 18, the Pink Ladies will attend a Swim Party and potluck in their honor at the home of
Frank and Belinda Looney. Frank is the son of our Auxiliary President, Vern Truitt.
We welcome a new member this month, Barbara Boone.
Northwest District
Darlene Tuohy, District Chair
Siloam Springs Hospital
Submitted By: Sharon Sly
Siloam Springs has been plagued by surgeries and illnesses and have just managed to man our
usual volunteer stations.
Our sale of paintings from the former hospital netted almost $700.
We partnered with Radiology for Cancer Awareness Month and donated over $300 in gifts for
mammogram patients. All workers in radiology wore pink scrubs for the month.
Christmas caps for new-borns are being made by several of our volunteers.
We have one new member in training and another one is being processed.
Eleven members attended the fall meeting in Fayetteville.
Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville
Submitted by Jan Dolan, Newsletter Editor & Auxiliary Board Member
Our Gift Shop is gearing up for Christmas and the Annual Christmas Preview is scheduled for
Thursday, November 8. An extremely successful scrub sale was held October 11 and 12. One
board member and the volunteer services coordinator attended the Annual AHAA Convention in
Little Rock, October 3-5. We were delighted that our auxiliary earned another five-star rating.
The board has a retreat to plan for 2013 scheduled on November 12.
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North Arkansas Regional Med Ctr
Submitted By: Joy Woelbing
The award for State Auxilian of the Year for hospitals with over 100 beds was given to Allene
McCrary from North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison. Volunteer Coordinator, Joy
Woelbing (right), presented the award at the October Auxiliary meeting. Allene is a very deserving
recipient and recently received her 21, 000 hour service pin.
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MERCY HOSPITAL BERRYVILLE [St. John’s Auxiliary-Berryville (SJAB)]
Submitted by Neta Stamps, SJAB Secretary/Newsletter Editor
IN MEMORIUM
Elizabeth Snow Priest
Merlyn Baker
“Toys Are Universal”
Marlene Harrison, Donna Gray, Chief Bailey, Thelma Fisher, Gloria Beyer and Ron
Flake presented the toys.
Mark Bailey, Chief of Police of the Alpena
Police Department made this observation as
members of the SJAB presented him with
toys to be used when dealing with children in
various incidents. “A toy helps to relieve
tension and anxiety when there is confusion
and hurt.” Chief Bailey expressed his appreciation to the auxiliary and suggested other
agencies who may be interested in the toy
program.
Toys delivered to Mercy Hospital on
10/8/2012: ER – 12, West – 12, Lab -14.
Sleep Study – 5
ALZHEIMER ACTIVITY APRON PROJECT
The Educational Booth at the 2012 Carroll County Fair featured the Alzheimer
Activity Apron. The two displayed by Joy
Flake and Anita Spearman were donated
to Dee Sieg, R.N. for use in the Med/
Surg area when needed.
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MERCY HOSPITAL BERRYVILLE [St. John’s Auxiliary-Berryville (SJAB)] pg. 2
Susan Coenen, Imaging Services Manager, and members of the Radiology Department presented an appreciation
plaque to the auxiliary at the September
10, 2012 board meeting.
Front: Anita Spearman and Susan Coenen
2012
AHAA
State
Meeting
In
Little
Rock
President Anita Spearman, Treasurer ShelOct. SJHB was represented by Tennie
ba Miller, In-Service Chair Ann Coleman,
3 - 5 Boppers wearing Poodle Skirts and
MHB President Kristy Estrem, Presidentrolled up Jeans at the ‘50’s and’60’s
Elect Joy Flake, Historian Gloria Beyer and
dinner October 4th.
Neta Sue Stamps, Secretary met before the
The adult auxiliary did bring home
joint opening of the AHA – AHAA session
a 5 star award!
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Continued on page 3
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MERCY HOSPITAL BERRYVILLE [St. John’s Auxiliary-Berryville (SJAB)] pg. 3
President Anita Spearman, Historian/Scrapbook/Tray Favors
Chair Gloria Beyers, Membership Chair Pat Armer, (seated)
and Treasurer Shelba Miller, Telephone Chair Barbara Wilhelm
and Secretary Neta Sue Stamps
attended the Northwest District
Auxiliary meeting at the Mermaid
Restaraunt in Fayetteville October 22nd.
THINGS TO COME:
NOVEMBER 13 – Jewelry Express Sale & Nuts Sale in the Day Room 7:00 a.m.
Till 4:00 p.m.
NOVEMBER 20 – Holiday Bake Sale & Nuts Sale East Lobby 7:00 a.m. till the
goodies are gone!
DECEMBER 1 – SJAB CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Freeman Heights Baptist
Church.
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. PLEASE RESPOND TO
YOUR CALLER TO MAKE RESERVATIONS.
DECEMBER 3 – Uniforms 2U2 Monogramming and Accessories Sale and Nuts
Sale 7:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.
DECEMBER 11 – Sheets & Sweets Sale (Homemade Candy & Nuts) East Lobby
7:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.
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Southwest District
Dorothy Berley, District Chair
OUACHITA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER – Camden
Submitted by Daphne Bennett, Newsletter Editor
Sixteen members of the OCMC Auxiliary attended the Fall District meeting hosted by the Hot Spring
County Medical Center. * We have added two new members since September 1. * In our October
Board meeting we committed $250,000 for the purchase of a Central Monitoring System for our
emergency room. $15,000 has been contributed to date. * Our scrub sale October 25 and 26 was
very successful--net sales exceeded either of the two previous sales! * Volunteers are working on
our annual fundraiser, the Christmas Gift of Life in Lights, and these lights will be turned on December 6. * Our gift shop will open on Monday, November 5, all dressed for the holidays. Volunteers
worked diligently the previous Friday and Saturday in order to make this happen.
Mercy Hospital Hot Springs
Submitted By: Peg Kuhnly
Twelve members of our auxiliary (whatever its name might be) attended the state convention this
year. We were happy to receive at five star award of excellence again and excited to learn that we
had received an outstanding achievement award for our community service activities in regard to
breast cancer awareness. We heard some very good speakers, learned more about Medicaid Expansion and were able to place orders with some of the new vendors and arrange fund raising activities with new vendors too.
It is always good to be able to visit with auxiliary members from other parts of the state and learn
from them.
The trip to the district meeting is always a good experience for us with a chance to listen and learn
from the other auxiliaries. We enjoyed having a chance to “meet” our new president and president
elect and happy to learn that our immediate past president, Lynn
Smith has been appointed to serve a three year term with the American Hospital Association Committee on Volunteers—a big honor for Lynn and for AHAA!
Holiday sales are brisk in the gift shop. The key words seem to be “if you see it and you like it buy it
now, it will probably not be here the next time you are in the shop.” The employees know we are
having several fund raising sales before Christmas and are looking forward to doing some shopping
then too.
The fall is busy with new projects beginning and more busy than usual for us as we are still learning
more about the probable sale of our hospital. We really don’t know for sure who we are at this point
in time. We think logo things will sell well in the Company Store when we know who we are and what
the logo might be!
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Baptist Health Medical Center
Submitted By: Alene Tripp
The newest service to our hospital, Patient-Liaison Center, is slated to begin the first of 2013. We
are all looking forward to keeping family aware of what’s going on with their loved one while in surgery or during delivery of a child.
We have three students from Ouachita Baptist University who are volunteering on Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in our hospital. The auxiliary’s membership in the Arkadelphia Chamber of Commerce has been continued for another year.
Christmas Open House is scheduled for November 18 th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a community-wide event and we will be serving light refreshments.
Our Annual Fall Vendors Expo will be held on November 8 th. Ten vendors are scheduled to participate.
A new fund-raiser, “Portraits”, is scheduled for Saturday, December 1st. Our goal is to sell 60 tickets
to families for Christmas portraits that may be used for Christmas gifts or for any gifts that may be
needed.
Our President, Grace Calhoun, is still recovering from back surgery; however, she was able to attend our October regular meeting and plans to begin a limited work schedule. We’re so thankful to
have her back as the number of our auxiliary members has decreased recently.
The following is a review of prior events since we were unable to submit a report for the SeptemberOctober Newsletter:
Our Second Annual Luncheon/Fashion Show held September 22 nd, was a huge success thanks to
our hospital, DVS, Loretta Kilts; all our sponsors, outside help and our auxilians.
Cardiac Rehab is a new service at our hospital. Our auxiliary donated $4,605.76 to the Baptist
Health Foundation for needed equipment. A new autoclave cart for use during surgery has been delivered. Our participation in its purchase was $4,280.
We had four auxilians attend the AHAA State Convention held October 3-5, including our DVS,
Loretta Kilts. Greg Stubblefield, Administrator, was our guest at the Awards Luncheon on Thursday
of the Convention, for the second consecutive year, we received a 5-Star Award!
We recently presented a $500 scholarship to our very own “young” volunteer, Megan Reed, who attends Henderson State University and plans to major in neuro-science.
Six auxilians attended the Fall Southwest District meeting at Malvern on October 29 th. We had a
great time and the put on a great fashion show!
It’s been quite a year for us and the rest of 2012 looks to be a very busy for us.
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Valley District
Theresa Erwin, District Chair
Summit Medical Center Van Buren
Submitted By: Mamie Mann, President
State Convention was attended by five of our Auxiliary. For three it was their first Convention. As
usual we thoroughly enjoyed all the activities.
Our Auxiliary was well represented at the Fall District Meeting in Clarksville Oct.23rd. Ten members attended and enjoyed the wonderful hospitality of the Johnson Regional Auxiliary.
We have had a Book Sale, a Scrub Sale, and our first Razorback Sale. Our Gift Shop sales have
been down due to the contracting out of two of the Hospital Departments, which prevented these
employees from participating in payroll deduction. Payroll deduction has been a real help for all our
fundraisers.
Arvest Bank has given a @1,500 Grant to sponsor a Health Fair for Veterans on Nov. 12(Veterans
Day). The Fair will provide screening and Health Information for Veterans. It will be held at the Arvest Bank in Alma, and six of our Auxiliary member will be assisting.
We are looking forward to attending the Sparks Guild annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at Hardscrabble Country Club on Nov. 13th.It promises to be a real fun event.
Upcoming events include a Jewelry Sale, our annual Christmas wreath decorating contest with Silent Auction, a bake Sale and filled Christmas Cookie Jar Sale, which will also be a Silent Auction.
We are planning to again have our Linen Sale in January. The Holiday Season is always a busy
time for the Auxiliary, and sometimes we forget the true reason for the Season The birth of Jesus.
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Best wishes for a meaningful Holiday Season
Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center
Submitted by: Janet Thurber, Auxiliary President
Fall is here and Saint Mary’s volunteers are working and playing hard. Last month we held our annual Volunteer Roundup Potluck. A crowd of about 60 (including volunteers, hospital administrators, and potential volunteers) enjoyed a variety of delicious home-made dishes. Several new volunteers were recruited from the potluck. Also in September some of our male volunteers assisted
Saint Mary’s and Urology Associates of North Central Arkansas with an educational seminar on
prostate health. Seminar attendees received a free prostate screening.
October was a busy month for our Auxiliary. Donnie Frederick, Saint Mary’s CEO, attended our
October meeting and brought auxiliary members up-to-date on recent changes in Saint Mary’s staff
and equipment purchases. Our President and Vice President attended the AHAA Convention and
proudly brought home a Five Star Award. Volunteers also assisted the hospital with the Mammograms and Martinis event. Twelve auxiliary members attended the Valley District Fall Meeting in
Clarksville.
The Auxiliary recently responded to a request from Arkansas Oncology for a dedicated volunteer to
assist with transporting cancer patients into, around, and out of the hospital. While details are still
being worked out, plans are for the volunteer to be stationed in the Cancer Center so that they are
immediately available to help patients get in and out of their cars and transport them to the lab for
tests.
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In November our Auxiliary will attend annual competency training and hold a jewelry sale to help
fund scholarships. Volunteers will bring canned and non-perishable goods to the November meeting for distribution to the local food bank. Each November we also make Christmas stockings to be
given to every new baby born at Saint Mary’s during December. A special stocking is made for
the first baby born in the New Year.
We close out the year in December with Saint Mary’s annual Christmas Lunch for volunteers – an
event we all look forward to.
President Janet Thurber and
Vice President Diana Stensland
show off Saint Mary’s Five
Star Award at the AHAA Convention.
Vice President Diana Stensland
introduces Saint Mary’s CEO
Donnie Frederick at the October Auxiliary Meeting.
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Auxiliary members and Saint Mary’s Administration all enjoyed the Volunteer Roundup Potluck
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Valley District Fall Meeting
Barbara Boeh is presented to Dorothy Spencer for installation as
Valley District Treasurer by her husband Dale Boeh.
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Special Announcements
Congratulations…..For the first time ever, All Auxiliaries that submitted
Award of Excellence Forms received FIVE STARS.
Great Job!
Metro District
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock, Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock, North Metro
Medical Center, St. Vincent Health System, St. Vincent Morrilton, Saline Memorial Hospital, UAMS,
W P Rockefeller Cancer Institute
North Central
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs, Baxter Regional Medical Center, Fulton County Hospital,
Harris Hospital, Ozark Health Inc., Stone County Medical Center, White County Medical Center, White
River Medical Center
Northeast District
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, Crittenden Regional Hospital, Cross Ridge Community Hospital, Forrest City Medical Center, NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, Piggott Community Hospital, SMC Regional Medical Center
Northwest District
Mercy Medical Center-Rogers, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville, Northwest Medical Center – Springdale, St. John’s Hospital-Berryville, Siloam Springs
Memorial Hospital, St. Bernard’s Medical Center
Southeast
Ashley County Medical Center, Baptist Health Medical Center-Stuttgart, Bradley County Medical Center,
Chicot Memorial Medical Center, Delta Memorial Hospital, Drew Memorial Hospital, Jefferson Regional
Medical Center, McGehee Hospital Inc.
Southwest
Baptist Health Medical Center- Arkadelphia, Dallas County Medical Center , Hot Spring County Medical Center, Howard Memorial Hospital, Magnolia Regional Medical Center, Medical Center of South Arkansas, Mercy Hospital Hot Springs, National Park Medical Center, Ouachita County Medical Center
Valley District
Johnson Regional Med Center, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Summit Medical Center, Sparks Health
System
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THANKS FROM YOUR PRESIDENT-ELECT
I would like to give my heartfelt thanks to the District Chairs, the host auxiliaries and all auxiliary members of each
district for the wonderful hospitality extended to us at the fall district meetings.
The tours of each location were so very interesting and I was delighted to learn more about the different areas in this
beautiful state. It was wonderful to see old friends and to meet so many auxiliary members. To hear the reports and
learn your interesting and different ways to raise funds was an eye-opener.
Thank you so very much, and please remember to report on your Medic Alert water-bottle handouts.
Have wonderful holidays.
Sharon Sly
Changes to the 2012-2013 AHAA Handbook:
Page 9: Carolyn Hannon’s email on the Advisory committee is incorrect. The email is
carolynray@suddenlink.net.
Page 10 - under Saline Memorial Hospital - change email listing for Sadie Ashcraft to:
tammy.batchelor@salinememorial.org
Page 67: Please change the following for Five Rivers Medical Center:
Anita Dickson
Page 7: Jerry Berley Chg phone number to 870-226-2609
Page 9: AHAA Parliamentarian Phone number should be: 870-577-5286 (cell)
HOTEL PARKING AT CONVENTION:
If you stayed at the DoubleTree Hotel for the convention, the parking was free. If you paid for
parking, you can get a refund by sending your receipt or "folio" to: Velva French, DoubleTree Hotel, 424 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201.
WORKSHOP - GIFT SHOP DISPLAY:
If you did not get one of the handouts at the Gift Shop Display, please contact Pat Lavender, patkenlav@aol.com and she will mail one to you.
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Melissa Williamson (right) is first recipient of AHAA President's Award.
President Lynn Smith (left) presented the trophy to Melissa at the 54th Annual Awards and Past
Presidents Luncheon at the AHAA Convention.
Lynn asked (AHAA Board) and received permission to initiate this award for 2012. It does not set
precedence, future presidents will decide if the award should be continued and who will be awarded the honor.
Melissa Williamson was awarded the trophy due to the many, many hours she contributed to
AHAA in the past year. She served as Handbook Chair, collecting reports from officers and auxiliaries to put together the current handbook. This year she added color, the AHAA patch, to the
handbook. As Leadership Chair, Melissa put together an outstanding group of speakers for the
leadership workshop at Chenal Country Club. The workshop included table decorations to support
the theme "Cultivating Leadership" and door prizes donated by the more than 100 members, representing 46 auxiliaries in attendance. Working with the convention committee, Melissa handled
registration for convention. She initiated and collected registration forms and money for registration
and meals, then printed badges and itineraries for more than 375 members. In addition, Melissa
also served as co-chair of AHAA Scholarship Committee.
When making the presentation, Lynn said, "Please know that each and every member deserves
to be recognized and praised for ALL they do for AHAA.
I am awarding this honor to Melissa Williamson due to the fact that she chaired Handbook, Leadership, Registration and co-chaired Scholarship Committee. I feel sure Missy has volunteered
more hours than I have this past year."
Congratulations to Melissa Williamson!
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2012 CONVENTION MINI MALL VENDORS
We appreciate the vendors who support the Arkansas Hospital Auxiliary Association by attending our convention and participating in the Mini Mall. Please be sure to thank them and consider their support when
doing your gift shop buying and setting up your fundraising activities.
Ameri Choice Balloons, Inc.
Lockstars Soy Candles
Ron Locke
1591 Hwy 26 W.
Lonoke, AR 72086
501-658-3339 / 610-545-2321 (fax)
sales@lockstars.com
DID NOT PARTICIPATE AFTER
RESERVING TABLES.
DID NOT CONTRIBUTE TO AHAA.
a-door-nimals
Elizabeth Curtis
P.O. Box 940073
Plano, TX 75094
214-394-1337 / 888-234-8712 (fax)
nana@adoornimals.com
Masquerade Fundraising
Carlos Horne
5905 Weisbrook Ln.
Knoxville, TN 37909
865-212-0101 / 865-212-0187 (fax)
lcchorne@comcast.net
Alter’s Gem Jewelry
Debbie Berwick
3155 Dowlen Road
Beaumont, TX 77706
409-861-3005 / 409-861-0186 (fax)
wheezerp@aol.com / berwickda@aol.com
Miche Bags
Tina Smith
7905 Springhill Rd.
Alexander, AR 72002
501-350-8887
themerchant@att.net
Amscan
Susie Sullivan
1385 Barranger
Bismark, AR 71921
501-844-7938
no email address
The Mobile Purse Lady
Anita Campbell
174 Dana Lane
Cabot, AR 72023
501-766-2302
anitas_accessories@yahoo.com
Books Are Fun
Matt Seevers
927 Boyce Rd.
Waxahachie, TX 75165
972-217-9470
mseevers@booksarefun.com
Next Generation
Charlene Hale
402 Church St.
Morrilton, AR 72110
501-354-2167 / 501-477-2298 (fax)
gapeach3664@yahoo.com
Cliff Price & Company/Bartke & Company
Cliff Price
2100 N Stemmons Freeway #1860
Dallas, TX 75207
214-744-4438 / 214-742-4438 (fax)
cprice@cliffprice.com
Roman Inc. and J.A.G. Enterprises
Wilba Thompson
305 Sneak Drive
Fairfield Bay, AR 72088
501-884-6761 / 501-884-6747 (fax)
wilba@artelco.com
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Collegiate Sports Marketing
Jay Craig
7107 W. 12th St. Suite 202
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-663-6630 / 501-663-4467
jay@ccindoor.com
Senior Health Insurance Information Program
Chloe Crater
1200 West Third Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-371-2783 / 501-371-2781 (fax)
chloe.crater@arkansas.gov
Diane’s Treasures
Diane Satterfield
181 Norwood Drive
Greenwood, AR 72936
479-650-7201 / 479-996-2444 (fax)
dianesatterfield@cox.net
Sheets Galore
Deborah Larousse
1201 B. Mills Lane
Lowell, AR 72745
479-903-6447
cagunmomma@yahoo.com
Donna
Donna Osborne
1303 Rodeo Dr.
Bryant, AR 72022
501-944-4484 / 866-229-3107
donnaosborne@gmail.com
Swift Uniforms
David Holliday
2418 N. Jefferson Ave.
Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
903-767-7149 / 903-575-9863 (fax)
davidh@swiftuniforms.com
Gold’N Visions
Scott Almand
2002 S. First Street
Lufkin, TX 75901
800-324-9194 / 936-632-6678 (fax)
scottalmand@goldnvisions.com
Tupperware
Donna Cox
13301 Lawson Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72210
501-658-5358
EXTREEMTEAM@my.tupperware.com
Live For Life Hope For All
Jennifer Snyder
9401 Union Cemetery Rd.
Loveland, OH 45140
513-583-0985 / 513-583-0874 (fax)
jsnyder@MCcc-sportswear.com
Uniformity
Dwight Freeman
19800 I-30 Suite 11
Benton, AR 72019
501-794-0509 / 501-794-0505 (fax)
uniformity4u@gmail.com
Electronics Fundraising
Wendy Herrick
3001 Webb Ave. Ste. 100
Dallas, TX 75r205
800-408-3292
wendy@electronicsfundraising.com
Uniforms2U2 of Arkansas
Kim Holt
15196 Aubrey Long Rd.
Gentry, AR 72734
479-957-7541 / 479-736-3128
kholt@uniforms2u2.com
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Reprinted from MATURE ARKANSAS
PAT LAVENDER says friends encouraged her to start volunteering at Southwest Hospital
in 1987. “I enjoy doing for others. It makes me feel warm all over and I know it’s appreciated. I have been blessed all my life, it makes me feel good to give back,” she says.
Lavender, of Little Rock, use to prepare Southwest’s newsletter and, when her work attracted statewide notice, she was asked to do the Arkansas Hospital Auxiliary Association’s
(AHAA) state newsletter. She has been on the AHAA Board since then and has served in
most of the officer positions. “I like organization so those positions suited me well,” she
says. AHAA includes 61 hospital auxiliaries and more than 7,200 volunteers.
She is chairing the AHAA’s state convention this year and has also co-chaired the auxiliary’s scholarship committee since 2005. “Each year we give scholarships to students in the
UAMS College of Nursing and College of Health Professions. Arkansas has such a great
need for more nurses and the scholarships mean a lot to the students; they mean a lot to me
too,” she says. “This has given me another way to contribute positively to the lives of others,” Lavender says.
Because one of Lavender’s sons is a physician at UAMS’ University Hospital, she transferred her volunteering there. “It was a good fit for me,” she says. “And all my doctors are
there.”
After her husband’s death two years ago, Lavender says volunteer work “has kept me going. While he was ill, I was his caregiver. I missed my volunteer work so much but I knew
where my priorities were,” she says.
Lavender says volunteer work has “made me more sensitive to the needs of others. It keeps
my mind active.”
Another of Lavender’s favorite pastimes is volunteering as an usher at performances of
both the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and for the Arkansas Repertory Theatre.
“Volunteering keeps me healthier, more active and giving back to my community,” she
says.
“I know everyone says they need more volunteers but we especially need them in hospitals.
I would encourage everyone to volunteer,” she adds.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jonathan Timmis
Senior Vice President
(Phone) 501.552.3928
(Fax) 501.552.4130
News Release
Source/Contact MARGARET PRESTON DEDMAN
ST. VINCENT HEALTH SYSTEM
(501) 552-3249
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
St. Vincent Infirmary Only Hospital in Arkansas Participating in Operation Walk 2012
(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Patients who need joint replacement surgery and don’t have the health insurance or personal savings to
pay for it will have hip or knee replacement surgery at St. Vincent Infirmary on Saturday, Dec. 8 at no charge.
All services – including the time of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other physicians along with x-rays, lab, surgical team, rehabilitation, and inpatient care -- are being donated by the surgeons, C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., Paul Edwards, M.D. and Gordon Newbern, M.D., medical staff, therapists, and St. Vincent Health System.
Similar surgeries will be performed in 14 other states through Operation Walk, a private, not-for-profit, volunteer medical services organization, which provides free surgical treatment for patients in developing countries and now the United States that
have no access to life-improving care for arthritis or other debilitating bone and joint conditions.
"I have previously joined Operation Walk teams from Los Angeles, Boston, and Baltimore and had the opportunity to perform
joint replacements in Peru, the Dominican Republic, and India. I am extremely excited to lead the effort at St. Vincent to provide
these life changing operations for Arkansans. I have always believed that charity should start at home. Operation Walk and St.
Vincent are helping make this possible," Barnes said about the Operation Walk 2011.
“Operation Walk is a visible and tangible opportunity to nurture the healing ministry of the Catholic Church and bring it new life,
energy, and viability in 2011,” said Peter D. Banko, President and CEO of St. Vincent Health System said last year. “With the
skilled hands of Drs. Barnes, Newbern and Dr. Edwards and all the volunteers and donors that will give of their time, talents, and
treasure, is exactly why the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth came to Little Rock 123 years ago,” Banko added.
Operation Walk started as a private, not-for-profit, volunteer medical services organization which provides free surgical
treatment for patients in developing countries that have no access to life-improving care for arthritis or other debilitating bone
and joint conditions. Operation Walk also educates in-country orthopedic surgeons, nurses, physical therapists and other
healthcare professionals on the most advanced treatments and surgical techniques for diseases of the hip and knee joints. This is
done in conjunction with surgeries to help create a lasting contribution to patient care in developing countries
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Watch Me Walk
A total hip replacement
Was not what I wanted to hear
But the X-Ray showed bone-on-bone
The picture was perfectly clear
Leaving the doctor’s office
I couldn’t hold back the tears
Paying for this surgery
Would take many years
Getting up and down was painful
I walked with a limp
I couldn’t sleep at night
All I could really do was sit
Thanks to Gina Seabaugh
My prayers were answered the next day
I was one of the fortunate twelve
“Operation Walk Arkansas” was the way
Thanks to the employees of St. Vincent
For a job well done
You were helpful and considerate
To me and my loved ones
To Dr. C. Lowry Barnes
There isn’t enough to say
The impact you have made in my life
To walk painfree every day
This was truly a Christmas gift of life
With concern and kindness from the heart
Giving of your time and medical knowledge
To give my life a new start
Dedicated to Dr. C. Lowry Barnes
By Martha Watson, 2011 Operation Walk Patient
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ARKANSAS HOSPITAL AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION
54TH ANNUAL MEETING
DOUBLETREE HOTEL, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
OCTOBER 3, 2012
At 2:00 p.m. on October 3, 2012, the 54th Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Hospital Auxiliary
Association was called to order by President, Lynn Smith. Nedra White led the prayer and
Pledge of Allegiance.
President Smith thanked the Convention Co-chairs for their time and hard work while planning the State Convention. She asked the voting delegates to please be seated in the delegates’ section on the front row and instructions were given regarding voting procedures.
President Smith then introduced the Convention Chair, Pat Lavender and her Co-chair, Mary
Frauenhoff, and asked them to stand. President Smith then introduced the current AHAA
Board of Directors and the Appointed Chairs and thanked them for their service.
Melissa Williamson, Registration Chair, then gave her report. There were 361 registered representing 56 auxiliaries. Linda Butler, Parliamentarian, then reported that 61 auxiliaries were
in good standing. She stated that there were 48 registered delegates and 44 registered alternates and that 38 was the number needed for a quorum.
Secretary, Shirley Walters, called the roll, after which Linda Butler announced that there was
a quorum. Secretary Walters reported that the minutes of the 2011 Annual Meeting, as approved by the appointed committee, were printed in the November/December 2011 AHAA
Newsletter. The President asked for a motion to approve the minutes as printed. The motion
was made by D. Hester from UAMS and the second was given by Judy Overton from Northwest Medical Center, Springdale. The motion carried.
Three members were appointed by President Smith to approve the 2012 Annual Meeting
minutes. They are: Anita Spearman, Mercy Hospital, Berryville, Freddie Lipton, Bradley
County Medical Center, Warren and Mamie Mann, Summit Medical Center, Van Buren.
Treasurer, Sharon Sly, read the auditor’s letter and stated that a copy of the report was in the
new handbook. There were no questions and the letter was accepted. Sharon then presented
the Proposed Budget for 2012-13 as printed in the handbook. A motion to accept the proposed budget, as listed, was made by Ann Cloud from Siloam Springs Regional Hospital,
with a second from Marsha Scott from Ashley County Medical Center. The motion carried.
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Bylaws Committee Chair, Peg Kuhnly, reported that the proposed bylaws changes were
printed in the July/August 2012 AHAA Newsletter and were also sent to each district Chair
to be given to the voting delegates. There were discussions and then a motion to accept the
bylaws changes as printed in the AHAA Newsletter was made by Carolyn Hannon from Baxter Regional Medical Center, with a second from Norma Hogue from Drew Memorial Hospital. The motion carried.
Mary Frauenhoff, Credentials Chair, gave the Credentials Committee report with proposed
nominees for Officers as follows: President-elect, Sharon Sly, from Siloam Springs Regional
Hospital, Vice President, Jerry Berley, Ouachita County Medical Center in Camden, Secretary, Margaret Underwood, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Harrison, Treasurer,
Melissa Williamson, St. Vincent Health Center, Little Rock, Newsletter Editor and Shirley
VanHorn, Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville. A motion was made by Alene
Tripp, Baptist Health Medical Center, Arkadelphia, with a second by Barbara Goodwin from
Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Pine Bluff. The motion carried and President Smith declared the slate of officers elected.
The following positions were also announced: Incoming President, Sharon Huffmire, Baxter
Regional Medical Center, ASDVS President, Jim Gibbons, Baptist Health, Little Rock and
AHA President, Bo Ryall.
Seven District Chairs, who were elected at their Spring District meeting were introduced.
They were:
Metro
North Central
Northeast
Northwest
Southeast
Southwest
Valley
Beth Nelson, Baptist Health, Little Rock
Janet Mruk, Baxter Regional Medical Center, Mt. Home
Shirley Grady, Crittenden Regional Hospital, W. Memphis
Darlene Tuohy, Mercy Medical Center, Rogers
Marsha Scott, Ashley County Medical Center, Crosset
Dorothy Berley, Ouachita County Medical Center, Camden
Theresa Erwin, Mena Regional Health System, Mena
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President Smith then announced that we would have a first—a guest speaker at the Business
Meeting. She stated that we try to keep everyone informed on issues on which we need to
take action. Advocacy is one of the top priorities. Theda Aud, Legislative Chair, introduced
Jodiane Tritt to speak on “Medicaid Expansion in Arkansas”. She gave a presentation on
Medicaid Expansion and what it means and how it will help our hospitals. She asked us to
talk with our legislators.
President Smith made a few announcements concerning the time of events during the Convention and there being no further business, President, Lynn Smith declared the 54 th Annual
Meeting of the Arkansas Hospital Auxiliary Association adjourned.
Submitted by Shirley Walters, Secretary
Approved by:
Mamie Mann
Anita Sperman
Freddie Lipton
*Typed by Margaret Underwood
If you see anything needing correction, please notify me.
Volunteering is good for the heart and the soul.
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Editorial
By Shirley VanHorn
Thank you all very much for your timely submissions of your articles. I would like to remind everyone that if at all possible if you could submit your articles for the newsletter as an attachment to your
e-mail. This format makes if much easier for me to work with. If anyone has any suggestions for the
newsletter please let me know and I will try my best to use them.
Newsletter Schedule/Reminder
Issue Date
2012Cutoff Date
Covered Activities
Jan/Feb
Jan 1 2013
Activities for Jan and Feb
Mar/Apr
Apr 5 2013
Activities for Mar and Apr
May/Jun
May 5 2013
Activities for May and Jun
Jul/Aug
Jul 5 2013
Activities for Jul and Aug
It is highly appreciated if submissions are made electronically via email to (shirleyahaa@vanhorns.com) as a
Microsoft Word attachment. But, if you absolutely must submit via snail-mail, please mail early so that I receive it by the cut-off date. Photos using the .jpg extension may also be submitted – just let me know what
event it goes with and, if appropriate, identify those in the photo. Please do not send photos that you have
scanned from a newspaper…these are too blurry to publish. – Thank you!
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