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PEIAHA Newsletter “Did You Hear Did You Hear ...’’ Western Hospital Auxiliary assumes the PEIAHA Executive Roll February 29, 2012

APRIL 2012

Inside this issue: WHH Auxiliary Notes

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SMH Auxiliary Notes PCH Auxiliary Notes

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QEH Auxiliary Notes

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KCMH Auxiliary Notes

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PEIAHA Contact Infor-

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5 Island Auxiliary, Contact Information. Volunteers 59 + Happy Mother’s Day Continuous Chest Compressions Mayo Clinic Housecall Rhubarb Pecan Muffins Exercise Your Brain

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On a beautiful sunny day Linda Patterson-Gibson, PEIAHA Past President, Jane Harris, past PEIAHA Secretary, and Elinor MacLeod, past PEIAHA Treasurer drove to Alberton to make the official transfer of materials to the new Secretary and Treasurer of the new PEIAHA Executive from the Western Hospital Healthcare Auxiliary. Past President Linda and Norma Getson met for discussions on current matters and future plans for the new executive. Planning for the April 2012 PEIAHA Semi Annual meeting will be the first order of business for the new executive. The CAHA conference is in St John’s NL this year and the PEIAHA President and Vice President, Doreen Wooder will attend.

From left to right:: Marlene Bolger, PEIAHA Treasurer, Lynda Leard, PEIAHA Secretary and Media Director, Elinor MacLeod and Jane Harris, outgoing Treasurer and Secretary, and Norma Getson, President of the PEIAHA.

The PEIAHA voted at the October 2011 Annual Meeting to leave the national organization.

The PEIAHA presents a new Banner and Flag.

The PEIAHA has purchased a stand alone banner and two flags to promote the organization. They are very impressive. The banner makes a great back drop for photos.

The flags can be hung at the host executive hospital during the two year term the auxiliary hosts as the PEIAHA Executive, or any other important occasion.

The CAHA conference this year will be held May18-20. The Canadian Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries will address the changes in its membership and call for a vote to determine its future.

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Western Hospital Healthcare Auxiliary The WHH Auxiliary hosts the PEIAHA for 2011-2013

Attending the October 2011 PEIAHA AGM:

L to R: Norma Getson, Phyllis Porter, Lynda

Leard and Marlene Bolger.

The WHH Auxiliary held their Lights of Hope Campaign this past December. In January of this year, the Western Hospital welcomed a new administrator, Cathy DesRoches. The Auxiliary is planning to do a Letter Mail Out Campaign to the residents of the Western Hospital

catchment area in the near future. This fundraiser hopes to raise money to purchase major items for the hospital. The WHHA Annual Volunteer Supper will be held on April 23.

Stewart Memorial Hospital Auxiliary SMHA present their Spring Concert Saturday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Britannia Hall, Tyne Valley, 816 Canada Road Route 178.

Performers include The Harmony Mill Band, Roy MacCaull, the McKenna Sisters, clogging by Gwyn Bellefontaine and a skit by the SMH Players. 50/50, fudge sale and the draw for our raffle on two wooden lawn chairs.

Attending the October 2011 PEIAHA AGM: L to R: Thelma Phillips, Wanda Barlow, Verna Barlow and Kit Loschuk

Tickets are $7.50.

Prince County Hospital Auxiliary 1OO YEARS OLD

Attending the October 2011 PEIAHA AGM: L to R: marie Salamoun-Dunne, Olive Parker, Debbie MacLellan

The cafeteria of the Prince County Hospital was transformed into a gallery of pictures and mementos, to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the PCH Auxiliary. Their service to patients and hospital was remembered fondly and revealed just how much auxiliary volunteering has changed over the years, but In October, the PCH Auxiliary sent $1000.00 to Slave Lake Auxiliary to help with the devastating the dedication has not.

October 2011

Music, socializing, and guest speakers provided a lovely evening for invited guest. A special gold pin was created to mark the occasion.

fire they had there. Nicely done ladies!

At the celebration, PEIAHA President,, Norma Getson presented 5 members of the PCH Auxiliary with their PEIAHA Life Membership Certificates and Pins.

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Queen Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary The QEH Auxiliary has many activities they are involved with. They have just held a successful Pink Dinner and Silent Auction in April,

Constitution and By Laws of their Auxiliary. This is a big job, and it is very important to keep these documents current.

They will be hosting a Volunteer Appreciation dinner in May and assisting with the QEH-East Link Telethon on the weekend of May 26 - 27th.

“Both our Shops are expecting to be in their new and final location mid June. Our Volunteers have at times worked in less than ideal conditions but, being the good Samaritans they are, all struggled through,” says President, Dorothy Johnston.

The Governing Body is presently reviewing the Resource Manual and updating the

Attending the October 2011 PEIAHA AGM : Wanda MacLean, Jean Carr, Linda Godfrey, Dorothy Lewis, Janet Miller, Ann J. MacDonald, Jean Tingley

Front L to R: Kathleen MacDonald, Solange Malenfant, Dorothy Johnston, Nancy Coughlin

Kings County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary The KCMH Auxiliary held their Annual meeting in April and installed the Executive for 2012-2014. This past year we had increased sales at The Nearly New Shop and some renovations to increase display space at the time of the seasonal change over to spring and summer stock.

The Hospital Gift Shop had an increase in sales as well. The auxiliary gave our hospital a major contribution for the new Digital X-ray machine this year, as well as many patient comfort items.

Attending the October 2011 PEIAHA AGM: Back L to R - Linda Patterson-Gibson, Jean Thompson, Elinor MacLeod, Betty Munroe, Eunice Vatcher

The Auxiliary hopes to increase its visibility and encourage new people to join the organization. Front L to R - Jane Harris, Charlotte Crawford, Marjorie McGee, and Nellie Patterson.

PEIAHA AUXILIARY EXECUTIVE CONTACT LIST PEIAHA PRESIDENT - Norma Getson - [email protected] PEIAHA VICE PRESIDENT - Doreen Wooder - [email protected] PEIAHA PAST PRESIDENT - Linda Patterson-Gibson - [email protected] PEIAHA TREASURER - Marlene Bolger - [email protected] PEIAHA SECRETARY - Lynda Leard - [email protected] PEIAHA MEDIA DIRECTOR - Lynda Leard PEIAHA ARCHIVIST - Doreen Wooder ANSWERS TO WORD PUZZZLE ON THE PAGE 6:

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The PEIAHA has a new executive, hosted by the Western Hospital Healthcare Auxiliary. Jean Carr, a Past President of the Canadian Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries, installed the new executive at the PEIAHA Annual Meeting in Montague, this past October 2011. From L to R : Jean Carr, Norma Getson PEIAHA President, Lynda Leard PEIAHA Secretary, Marlene Bolger PEIAHA Treasurer, and Linda Patterson-Gibson PEIAHA Past President. Missing from the picture is Doreen Wooder, PEIAHA Vice President. ►

PEIAHA LIFE MEMBERSHIPS PRESENTED October 2011

Newly installed PEIAHA President Norma Getson presented five members of the PCHA with their PEIAHA Life Membership Pin and Certificate at the PCH Auxiliaries 100th Anniversary Celebration held at the Prince County Hospital.

ons ! i t a l u at Congr

DARLEEN ARSENALUT, GAYLE CHIASSON, MARIE SALAMOUN-DUNNE, MARY CURRAN

and PAT GALLANT

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PEI’S 5 AUXILIARIES 1.Alberton Tyne Valley2. Summerside 3

5. Montague

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1. WESTERN HOSPITAL HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY PRESIDENT

Lynda Leard - [email protected]

1-902-853-2416

2. STEWART MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY PRESIDENT

Doreen Wooder - [email protected]

1-902-831-2975

3. PRINCE COUNTY HOSPTIAL AUXILIARY PRESIDENT

Debbie MacLellan - [email protected]

1-902-854-8002

4. QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPTIAL AUXILIARY PRESIDENT

Dorothy Johnston - [email protected]

1-902--626-7170

5. KINGS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY PRESIDENT

Charlotte Crawford - [email protected]

1-902-838-3099

http://www.cic.ca/50plus/Boomer%20Volunteer%20Toolkit% http://www.cic.ca/50plus/Agency%20Guide%20EN.pdf Attention Boomers:

The Toolkit to Meaningful Volunteering

Renaissance 50plus

Engaging 50+ Volunteers: A Resource Guide for Agencies

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INFORMATION BOOKLET

EDITOR’S NOTE I have a copy of this information booklet for each Auxiliary. The links at the top will provide a PDF site that is available for everyone to read and /or print if you wish. When I obtained the booklets a year ago I had hoped to provide the information then, however other pressing matters confronted us. I was asked by my publisher contact, for feedback, as I told him I was hoping to do this in a group setting. If anyone is interested in using this, would you please contact me with your comments. I hope you find it informative. Linda Patterson-Gibson

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There are a few things, which are common to all the mothers around the world. Apart from showering love and affection, mothers make it a point to keep an eye on every activity of their children- this of course arises as a result of her being too caring about her child, so that he/she is always unhurt. Here is some of the most common advice by mothers to their children: Some Motherly Advice… Always change your underwear; you never know when you'll have an accident. Don't make that face or it'll freeze in that position. Be careful or you'll put your eye out. What if everyone jumped off a cliff? Would you do it, too? You have enough dirt behind those ears to grow potatoes! Close that door! Were you born in a barn? If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.

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Hear is a recipe from the February 29th 2012 Newsletter.

Directions

Rhubarb Pecan Muffins

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours, 1 cup all-purpose (plain) flour sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 1 cup whole-wheat flour Stir to mix evenly. 1/2 cup sugar In a separate bowl, add the egg whites, ca1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder nola oil, applesauce, orange peel and or1/2 teaspoon baking soda ange juice. Using an electric mixer, beat until 1/2 teaspoon salt smooth. Add to the flour mixture and blend 2 egg whites just until moistened but still lumpy. Stir in the 2 tablespoons canola oil chopped rhubarb. 2 tablespoons unsweetened Spoon the batter into 12 muffin cups, filling applesauce each cup about 2/3 full. Sprinkle 1/2 tea2 teaspoons grated orange peel 3/4 cup calcium-fortified orange Juice spoon of chopped pecans onto each muffin and bake until springy to the touch, about 25 1 1/4 cup finely chopped rhubarb 2 tablespoons chopped pecans to 30 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool Ingredients

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