At a ceremony April 27, members of the Auxiliary of Shore Medical Center presented hospital leadership and board members with a check in the amount of $215,000, representing the 2021 collective proceeds from its fundraising events, gift shop and thrift shops. Proceeds will support patient care initiatives and the purchase of new equipment at Shore.
SOMERS POINT At an afternoon reception on April 27, the Auxiliary of Shore Medical Center presented hospital leadership with a check for $215,000 representing the 2021 collective proceeds from its fundraising events, gift shop and thrift shops.
The Auxiliary is Shore Medical Center's original fundraising organization and has contributed more than $16 million to support patient care initiatives and expansions throughout its 82-year history.
Auxilian Calla Waldron-Buck, of Landisville, left, received a 10-year service pin from Auxiliary Recording Secretary Peggy Doyle.
Auxiliary President Brenda Martello presented service pins to auxilians who have been volunteering for 5 to 45 years. Those in attendance to receive their pins were Calla Waldron-Buck, 10 years; Joanne Budnick, Patricia Staub and Gerri Yollin, 15 years; Joanne Sankey and Gerri Medica, 25 years; Millie Traa, 35 years; and Mary Ann Barile, 45 years.
Auxilians recognized for 15 years of service included, left to right, Joanne Budnick (Ocean City), Patricia Staub (Ocean City), and Gerri Yollin (Mays Landing), with Auxiliary Recording Secretary Peggy Doyle.
As the auxilian with the most years of service, Barile received special recognition from board Chairman David Beyel. He shared the many auxiliary leadership roles Barile has held and awards she's received, including the League Chapter Chairman Award in 1993, the Board of Trustees Chairman Award in 1999 and the NJHA Catalyst Award in 1999.
Auxilians recognized for 25 years of service included, left to right, Joanne Sankey (Egg Harbor Township) and Gerri Medica (Egg Harbor Township), with Ron Johnson, Shore Medical Center President and CEO.
Martello concluded the ceremony with the check presentation to Shore senior leadership and Board of Directors.
"2021 was yet another year of many challenges for everyone, and the Auxiliary was no exception," Martello said. "Although we held some of our annual events, we were still confined by COVID. However, in our 82nd year of supporting Shore Medical Center, the Auxiliary has once again rallied and is engaged in supporting our hospital, our patients, and our community."
Millie Traa of Egg Harbor Township was recognized for 35 years of service. Traa is pictured with her husband Rick Traa, who serves on Shore's Board of Directors.
The Auxiliary of Shore Medical Center is always looking for new members and volunteers to help run its gift shop, thrift shops and fundraising events. To learn more about the Auxiliary of Shore Medical Center, visit www.shoremedicalcenter.org/Auxiliary or call 609-653-4646.
Mary Ann Barile, of Marmora, celebrated her 45th year of serving the Auxiliary. Barile is pictured with David Beyel, Shore Medical Center Board Chair.
