169 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905
Phone: 607-798-5213
An
integral part of Lourdes Hospital since 1955, Lourdes Auxiliary is
an energetic organization of women and men dedicated to supporting
Lourdes associates, patients, volunteers and our community.
The Auxiliary is a member of the Healthcare Association of New
York State (HANYS). We have been recognized by HANYS for excellence
in hospital advocacy.
New members are always welcome. Please join us!
Auxiliary Board
The Auxiliary board meets at the hospital on the second
Tuesday morning of each month.
If you are interested in joining the board, please contact Beth
Taylor at Elizabeth.Taylor@lourdes.com
or 607-798-5213.
2011-2012 Auxiliary Board:
Carole Hagopian, President
Phyllis Callaghan, Vice President
Connie Capani, Treasurer
Pam Previti, Recording Secretary
Bev Wasco, Corresponding Secretary
Louise Neff, Nominating
Carole Brady, Membership
Beth Taylor, Public Relations / Newsletter
Alice Bogdasarian, Bylaws / Parliamentarian
Carol Pothier, Immediate Past President
Sharon Baumann, Member at Large
Jaclyn Boushie, Member at Large
Carol Doherty, Member at Large
Suzanne Johnson, Member at Large
Julie Klemmt, Member at Large
Eleanor Laing, Member at Large
Kate Newberry, Member at Large
Barb Palmer, Member at Large
Sylvia Parsley, Member at Large
Mary Jo Roberts, Member at Large
Marilyn Wasyliw, Member at Large
Auxiliary Events & Projects
The Auxiliary has a number of ongoing service projects for
Lourdes employees, patients and the greater community, as well as
fundraisers to support our activities and social events for our
members. Auxilians are encouraged to participate as their time and
talents allow. Contact Beth Taylor at Elizabeth.Taylor@lourdes.com
or 607-798-5213 for more information.
Annual Dinner
Held each October, the Annual Dinner is a festive gathering for
our membership. The newly-elected Auxiliary board is presented
and Auxiliary plaque honorees are recognized.
The Annual Dinner committee determines the date, location, menu,
invitations, decorations and speakers or entertainment.
2012 chair: TBA
Auxiliary Plaque Honoree Recognition
In 2008, the Auxiliary inaugurated a plaque (located in the
hospital atrium) to recognize the extraordinary service of
individual Auxilians. Nominations for addition to the plaque may
come from family, friends, and the Auxiliary board. $500 is donated
to the Lourdes Foundation in the name of each honoree. A nomination
form is located at the back of the Auxiliary member directory. The
"Plaque committee" reviews nominations and selects honorees.
Honorees are recognized at the Annual Dinner in October.
2012 chair: Carole Hagopian, Auxiliary President
Employee Appreciation
This annual event is generally held in May or June. The
committee chooses a theme and organizes distribution of
refreshments to all Lourdes employees. Employee Appreciation 2012
is scheduled for May 22 in the Lourdes lecture hall. Deliveries
will be made to off-site offices.
2012 co-chairs: Carole Brady & Connie Capani
Grants for Hospital Departments & Satellite Offices
The Auxiliary offers grants for the purchase of items that will
enhance Lourdes departments and off-site offices. Members of
the grants committee solicit grant requests from hospital
employees and evaluate submissions.
2012 grant applications are due by April 25. Grants will be
awarded at the Employee Appreciation event in May.
2012 chair: Marilyn Wasyliw
Holiday Tray Favors for Patients
The Auxiliary provides tray favors to brighten the day of
patients who are hospitalized during holidays.
2012 coordinator: Suzanne Johnson
The Lourdes Ball
The Lourdes Ball, held in February, is the Auxiliary's largest
annual fundraiser for the hospital. Proceeds from the 2008 through
2012 Balls, totaling almost $450,000, have been applied to the
Auxiliary's $1 million pledge to Lourdes' Mission 2012 construction
project.
The Ball committee plans the gala and solicits corporate
sponsorships.
2013 co-chairs: Teri Dinga & Juliet Berling
Vendor Sales
Sales by outside vendors of handbags, jewelry, books, sneakers,
sheets, chocolates, etc. are sponsored by the Auxiliary and held at
the hospital. Auxilians assist at the sales.
A portion of the proceeds from these sales goes to the
Auxiliary, which helps fund our projects and financial
commitments.
2012 coordinator: Phyllis Callaghan, Auxiliary Vice
President
Volunteering in the Gift Shop & Café
Many Auxilians volunteer at the Auxiliary's Gift Shop or at the
Café dePaul. The Auxiliary oversees the operation of both and
receives the proceeds.
For more information on becoming a Lourdes volunteer, go to
Lourdes' Volunteer Services page or call 607-798-5490.
"We Care" Bags for Cancer Patients
Auxiliary members assemble and deliver bags of comfort items for
cancer patients undergoing initial chemotherapy or radiation
treatments.
2012 coordinator: Pam Previti
WHALE™Child Identification Program
WHALE™, an acronym for "We Have A Little Emergency," is a child
identification program designed to help first responders care for
young children who are involved in an auto accident. Contact and
health information contained on a special WHALE™ sticker affixed to
the child's car seat is especially useful in cases where the driver
is incapacitated. WHALE™ committee members distribute sticker kits
at area events. They also work with local emergency personnel to
familiarize them with the program.
2012 chair: Phyllis Callaghan
Financial Contributions
Over the years, the Auxiliary's monetary contributions to
Lourdes for expansion, renovation, medical equipment, departmental
grants and more have totaled over $2.8 million.
In addition, the Auxiliary awards scholarships and savings bonds
annually to junior volunteers and assists local agencies such as
Mom's House, Samaritan House, Danielle House, Traci's Hope and the
Children's Home of Wyoming Conference.
Join Us!
To become an Auxiliary member, please complete a Lourdes Auxiliary Membership
form. For more information, contact Beth Taylor at Elizabeth.Taylor@lourdes.com
or 607-798-5213. We'd love to hear from you!
