Document 6594946
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Document 6594946
News of Shriners Hospital and of the Womens General Auxiliary November 2014 Visit us at — www.womens-auxiliary4kids.org Contact us at — [email protected] As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. CORRESPONDENCE [Audrey Braiedy, Correspondence Secretary, 10465 Yorktown Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 or 763-424-9876.] Thirty-three thank you acknowledgements were sent during the month of October in response to various items received and questions asked. Thank you for all your donations to keep our mission going. ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy~ WGA Continuing Business MEMORIALS [Elizabeth Ekholm, Memorial DISTRIBUTION [Mary Bagwell, Receiving and Chairman, 1703 Lilac Lane, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 or 651-454-5277 or e-mail [email protected].] Memorials and honorariums received the month of October totaled $7,670. Thank you for your continued support. Your donations of Gifts, Memorials and Honoraria are given and used hairs Rolling. Distribution Chairman, 12552 Marion Court Rogers, MN 55374 or 702-219-3970 or e-mail [email protected]; Pat Jansen, Co-Chair, 110 20th St. West, Mobridge, SD, 57601 or 612-720-6496 or e-mail [email protected].] Donations have been coming in at a steady pace. Please remember that we can only accept NEW items. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot use any toothbrushes that are not individually-sealed in plastic. Thanks for your support. The tab donations have been very good. We will be making another run to the recycling center soon. Reminder - Checks for the auxiliary should be made payable to the WOMENS GENERAL AUXILIARY Every tab counts, so encourage everyone you know to collect tabs FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD. Page 1 of 5 For your information, the afghan dimensions are: DONATED ITEMS We cannot stress enough the importance of the following two paragraphs: Please remember to insert your name or your group's name and address on all items donated so we know to whom we should send our thank you. An identification should be placed on every bag or box. There is a form on the back of this newsletter that could be used for this purpose. Also, we request that you do not send cash inside packages of toys, clothing, knitting, etc. Please send all cash and checks to us by mail or in person. Thank you. Large - 50 x 72 Medium - 40 x 60 Small - 34 x 50 Keep those knitting needles clicking. Thanks to all our dedicated knitters. TOYS [Marjorie Park, WGA Chairman and Toys Chairman, 651-455-6586 or e-mail Marjorie,[email protected].] We are in need of all toys at this time for stuffing Christmas stockings. (The highlighted items are the highest priority at this time): CLOTHING [Sue Doty, Clothing Chairman, 651-4550216 or e-mail [email protected].] Our continuing needs are: large size elastic band shorts with snaps any size shorts without snaps ssnaps A reminder for those auxiliaries making Christmas stockings for the patients at the hospital and clinic. All decorations must be either hand or machine stitched. Thank you for your cooperation with this request. We are very low on items for boys, especially ages 10 - 16. We are in need of cards for Target, WalMart, iTunes, etc. preferably in $10 amounts. We also accept fast food cards. KNITTING [Dolly Reynolds, Knitting Chairman, 763421-3499 or e-mail [email protected].] With winter upon us, the Mitten Tree will become very popular with our patients. We will need a supply of mittens in all sizes -( especially medium and large for the older children) to keep it supplied. Baby dolls Cars and Trucks (small and medium sizes) the type that could be used for bingo prize sizes Games for pre-teen and teen boys [hand-held games, remote controlled cars and trucks, (footballs, basketballs), after shave, brushes, and wallets] Finger nail polish Arts & Crafts Coloring books and crayons Word games and books Board games BYLAWS AND STAMPS A reminder to keep your Bylaws up to date and a copy on file with the WGA. Contact the WGA if you have any questions. Page 2 of 5 OUTREACH Donations If you would like a visit by a Board member at one of your auxiliary meetings, please contact Marjorie Park, WGA Chairman, with your request. FINANCIALS[Linda Metzger, 612-839-4285 or [email protected].] Donations received during the month of October are as follows: Hospital Tours Ovtober 2014 Razoo - Bev Krall - General Fund Zor/RJ & PJ Winter Trust - General Fund Zor/Anne Becker - General Fund Zor/Margaret Jones - General Fund Zor/Carol Skavlen - General Fund Zor/Karen Jones - General Fund Mpls. Synod ELCA - Robbinsdale - Gen. Fund Nancy & Larry Park - General Fund Birak Shrine Club - Raffle - General Fund Birak Shrine Club/No Metal - Tab Recycling Wheelchair Fund Ft. Kearney Shrine Auxiliary - General Fund Eau Claire Auxiliary/Alter Metal Rec./tabs Wheelchair Fund NE IA Shrine Motor Corps - El Kahir Wheelchair Fund Quaker Steak & Lube - Make a Diff. Mon. Zor - General Fund Zor - Madison Auxiliary - Christmas Stockings Razoo - Bev Krall - General Fund If you have a group or know of a group that would like a tour of the Hospital and Parent Accommodation Center, please call Judy Carns at 612596-6112 to prearrange the tour. News From the Hospital Other current news from the Shriners Hospital-Twin Cities can be obtained by going to our website at: http://www.womensauxiliary4kids.org/the-pulse/ Womens General Auxiliary News We are in the process of stuffing Christmas stockings. Please let us know if you would like to help us in handing out the stockings during the time period of December 1 - 19. We still need volunteers for the gift cart. If you have thought about becoming a volunteer, here is your opportunity to do so. You can choose your days and hours. Contact Marjorie Park at 651-455-6586 to get on the schedule. Thank you. Your donations help us continue our mission. You can donate to the Womens General Auxiliary through your gift giving programs with your employer. Some of you have already donated through The United Way. You will need our 501(c) 3 Federal ID # to do this, which you can obtain by calling Gloria Kulenkamp at 651-457-7968 or Marjorie Park at 651455-6586. Page 3 of 5 disabilities. Jane and Tori are also involved in a school reading program wherein children read to Tori. This program has proved to be very beneficial for children who have difficulty reading. Other News OSMAN WOMENS AUXILIARY For their October meeting, the Osman Womens Auxiliary toured the Gunderson House in Kenyon, Minnesota. After the tour, the group had lunch in the (newly renovated) Schweich Hotel in Kenyon. [Jane Ward and Tori.] [Osman luncheon event at Schweich Hotel. Marjorie Park, WGA Chairman, is seated at table on left.] WISCONSIN VALLEY AUXILIARY Wisconsin Valley Auxiliary had a very busy summer. They held "Dine to Donate" events at the following restaurants: Buffalo Wild Wings on June 16th Texas Roadhouse on July 8th Applebees on August 19th The money raised was sent to WGA for the Wheelchair Fund. What a great way to enjoy a nice meal and raise money at the same time. [L - R, Sue Doty, Frank Peterson PP, Cora Lee Monroe, Bev Peterson and Betty Ported hosted the event.] The guest speaker was Jane Ward, and her Helping Paws Dog, Tori. Jane and Tori gave demonstrations on what service dogs can do for people with On August 14th eleven women gathered at Grace United Church of Christ for 3 hours in the evening to tie blankets. They successfully tied 15 blankets which were sent to the WGA. Page 4 of 5 Through a fundraiser with Kohls Department Store, they received a grant for $500, which was sent to the WGA Wheelchair Fund. They thank Kohls Department Store for making the event such a great, fun experience. They now have special friendships with the 11 volunteers that gave of their time and effort. Womens General Auxiliary on Facebook There are more pictures and stories posted on our Facebook page. Go to: https://www.facebook.com/wga4kids. You do not have to be a member of Facebook to visit us. Let us know what you think. Thru the Window on Line If you currently get a printed copy of this newsletter, you can also see it in color on our Website (www.womens-auxiliary 4kids.org.) and click on the tab “News & Events.” Help us save printing and postage expenses: [L - R: Carol Krause, Vicki Ruskow, Barb Seiglaff, Melody Brandt, Wendy Wiederhoeft, Gloria Johnson, Mary Anderson and Joyce Fromfeld.] Please remember to submit news and pictures about your auxiliary events. Be sure you have a camera for iPhone to take pictures of your activities and send them to me. Internet Access to WGA If you would prefer to view TTW online rather than receive it in the mail, we will send you a notification when an issue is published. To receive the notification of the current issue by email, we must have your correct e-mail address. Please send me an e-mail with your name, and auxiliary/club name. That will ensure we use an accurate e-mail address. Please send your “signup e-mail” to my personal e-mail: [email protected] or to the auxiliary e-mail at [email protected] Carol Miner, Editor Thru the Window 8727 North Brook Circle Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 Phone: 763-535-5011 e-mail: [email protected]. Q? If you have questions about us, please call 612-596-6233 (auxiliary office), or email: [email protected] Page 5 of 5