Volunteers/Auxiliary
The GMH Auxiliary is a dedicated group of volunteers.
Established in 1953, the GMH Auxiliary plays a vital role in the success of the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Auxiliary fundraising activities have resulted in several valuable purchases for the hospital including: defibulators, surgical equipment, and patient beds. All of these items and more benefit those served by the hospital.
Sign up now for the following upcoming quilting classes:
September 17, 2010: Ribbon Table Runner
October 20, 2010: Stack &Wack LaMoyna Star
Novovember 5, 2010: Turning Twenty Again
January 12, 2011: Triple Irish Chain
February 11, 2011: Stack & Wack Rail Fence
Quilt samples are on display in the hospital. Sign up for the classes in the gift shop, where you can also purchase a copy of the Auxiliary Cookbook!
Auxiliary Activities
The Auxiliary is committed to its purpose and has found several fund raising events that have been successful. The most popular project is the Auxiliary Quilt Drawing. Each fall the Auxiliary draws for the winner of a beautiful quilt made by a group of volunteers. Watch for the quilt on display in various locations during the summer.
Additional Auxiliary activities include:
- Easter Basket Sales-- a baseket of fresh fruit, beef and cheese sticks, cheese & crackers, fruity snacks and easter candy
- Christmas Bazaar featuring the Gift Shop Open House as well as a Cookie Walk and Bake Sale
- Christmas Mystery Quilt - During each of the three classes, you will be given a block assignment to complete within that month. At the end of all three classes the "Mystery" will be solved. Pre-register by May 15th. Cost is $25. Classes will be held June 18, July 16, August 27 in St. John's basement.
- Scholarship - Each year scholarships are awarded to area high school seniors as well as hospital employees and community members who are pursuing health care careers.To apply for a scholarship, contact Connie Backes at 563-252-1121, ext 349.
Membership
Membership to the GMH Auxiliary is open to all interested adults who have a desire to volunteer their time and talents. Whether your talent is as a crafter, baker, or you just enjoy people and would like to help in any way possible, the Auxiliary needs you.
Auxiliary meetings are the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 PM in the hospital conference room.
Contact Connie Backes at 563-252-1121, ext 349 for more information about the Auxiliary and how you can make a difference in our health community.