Sharing the Health Care Responsibility '

VOLUNTEERS During the past year, a total of 300 local and summer residents have assumed an active and personal role in assisting at their hospital. Individuals ranging in age from 14 to 82 volunteered close to 50,000 hours of service in 20 different areas of the hospital. Everyday volunteers from all walks of life take time to bring flowers, mail, trays, menus, books, crafts, and sundries to patients bedsides. More important, they bring their smiles, attention, and support. A special group of ‘Red Hearts-' <jffer in-patients extra tender loving care while another dedicated corps assists in the emergencyroom. i Volunteers offer their clerical skills to do typing, collating and filing. They staff the Cheeri Corner Coffee and Gift Shoj» the Etcetera Thrift Shop and act as receptionists welcoming visitors to the hospital. Candy stripers add their youthful enthusiasm and caring ways to tasks throughout the hospital. This sort of service is not new but the scope is constantly expanding as more and more people lend their individual skills to the effort. This summer pre-med students volunteered their time under a new program that provided medical orientation for them and some extra skilled service to the hospital. During the recent construction, a volunteer photographer recorded the progress for future reference. A local artist manages the popular BTMH art gallery. Whether assisting patients directly or indirectly, volunteers are vital members of the health care team and active participants in the progress of this hospital. !

- are the annual Cape May horse show and fair, publfcation of a seashore cookbook, antique shows, house tours, casino trips, bazaars, art auctions, theater parties, and special luncheons. Besides their fund-raising activities, auxilians also assist in Red Cross blood drives, organize recognition programs for the staff and employees, and provide tray favors and toys to brighten the holidays for hospital patients. Many also serve as hospital volunteers. OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Community groups, local businesses, civic organizations and thousands of individuals have also helped the hospital grow through direct contributions or support of special activities New programs also develop each year as talents and interests are put to work for the hospital. The Champagne Pops Concert, organized by Charles Pessagno and Roman Osadchuk, quickly established itself as a new and splendid fund-raising tradition Medical staff members recently organized a Golf Tournament that is sure to be repeated.

SHAKING THE rKIDE Each person who has contributed their support to the hospital over the years must also share the pride of accomplishment in the tremendous progress of this institution. Every segment Of the community has had a part in that progress and all will benefit from the new era of health care that is now being established in Cape May County. 6

THE AUXILIARY The BTMH Auxiliary was established in 1951, less than a year after the hospital’s opening in 1950. The organization has grown to inelude 700 members participating in 7 different branches located in various areas of the county. Fund raising is the primary activity of the Auxiliary which has contributed close to $1 million to the progress of the hospital since the group formed. The money has been used to purchase needed equipment of various kinds, to assist expansion programs, and to provide nursing scholarships. In 1981, the Auxiliary made a five year pledge of $300,000 to the current Building fund. , ' The Auxiliary manages the Etcetera Thrift Shop, as well as the Cheeri Comer Coffee and Gift Shop. Each endeavor serves the community while raising money Ur benefit the hospital. The activities undertaken by individual branches also enrich Cape May County life as they benefit its hospital. Among these endeavors

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BRANCH

rtpe May * Greater Wildwood Lower Township Middle Township Sea Isle CityStone Harbor-Avalon Bayberry Twigs

PRESIDENT

Ada Tuttle

Kathryn Grady Gladys Dougherty

Ruth Wehe

Helen Haffert Mary Jane Lea Suzanne Walters

NUMBER

884-8550 522-0801J 886-7229 465-5294 263-5171 368-5414 368-4266

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