DEARBORN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY ENJOYS COUNTY FAIR THEMED PICNIC

More than 80 members of the Dearborn County Hospital Auxiliary enjoyed a summer picnic this week at the Greendale Cabin.  The event, sponsored by Dearborn County Hospital, is held annually as a thank you to their volunteers.

This year’s theme was “An Old Fashioned County Fair,” and many of the volunteers came dressed appropriately in blue jeans or overalls and straw hats.  In addition, the day was filled with great food, much fun and a lot of laughter.

Volunteers took part in a variety of games and contests, the most memorable being a cream pie eating contest (no hands allowed), which resulted in a four way tie. Other contests and their winners included: best straw hat, women—Shirley Adams; best country attire, women—Marita Cizek, first, and Marge Waldon, second; and best country attire, men—Cliff Grubbs.  Donna Thies came closest to correctly guessing the number of peanuts in a Mason jar, while Sandy Ray correctly guessed the number of peppermints in an antique canning jar.

Prior to the buffet dinner, Bill Dailey, DCH Director of Security, gave a presentation to the Auxilians on safety.  He provided information on how to remain safe in public as well as at home.  Also he provided information on identifying counterfeit currency.

A highlight of the evening took place when DCH Auxiliary President Betty Fulton presented a $40,000 Auxiliary check to DCH Executive Director Peter V. Resnick for the hospital’s high school internship program.  The amount will go towards the college tuition of student interns as they pursue associate degrees in the field of health care. To date, the Auxiliary has donated more than $1.75 million to Dearborn County Hospital and its related programs.

The Dearborn County Hospital Auxiliary is comprised of approximately 125 active volunteers.  Auxilians serve the hospital by volunteering in the following areas:  Gift Shop, Health Information Management, Hospice, Information Desk, Lifeline, Outpatient Services, Patient Registration, Rehabilitation Services, Sewing Room, Snack Bar and Community Relations and as Messengers.

For more information about the Dearborn County Hospital Auxiliary or volunteer opportunities at DCH, please call Mrs. Fulton at (812) 537-8217 or (800) 676-5572, ext. 8217.