Winneshiek Medical Center Leading The Way To Better Health

Winneshiek Medical Center Auxiliary

The purpose of the Auxiliary shall be charitable purposes; to advance the welfare of, and render service to the
Winneshiek Medical Center, its governing board and administration.

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WMC Auxiliary Board Officers, 2007-2008  
Seated (L): Jacque Fenelon, Secretary; Maryann Baker, President; Standing (L): Bev Nichols, Treasurer; Beverly Christen, Vice President

Winneshiek Medical Center Auxiliary consists of twelve board members with a membership list totaling 250.  The board meets ten times a year to plan numerous fund-raisers and deem where money raised is spent.  All money raised is gifted to WMC with the exception of certain funds allotted to their Health Career Scholarship fund.

There are three ways you can be a member of the WMC Auxiliary:

  1. Register as an active member by paying a $5 membership fee.  By being active you agree to volunteer for one or more Auxiliary activity or event. 
  2. Register as an inactive member by paying a $10 membership fee.  We appreciate your support and will not call on you.
  3. Register as a life member.  Write one check for $100 and be a member for life.  You choose to be active or inactive.

Call Beth Holthaus, WMC Auxiliary and Community Programs Coordinator at 563-387-3036 for more information.

Read about our Auxiliary in the Spring Auxiliary Newsletter

Winneshiek Medical Center Volunteers

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You give little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. - Kahlil Gibran

Volunteers greatly contribute to the success of Winneshiek Medical Center. Our volunteers' tireless dedication gives patients the extra hand they need to make their health care experience a positive one.

Volunteers provide a wide range of services to the medical center that complement individual talents and abilities, including:

  • Information desk
  • Gift Shop (the proceeds from which support medical center activities)
  • Baking
  • Gardening
  • Sewing/knitting
  • Cafeteria cashier
  • Home Health & Hospice
  • Occupational Health clinics
  • Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
  • Auxiliary Board
  • Special events

All time dedicated to Winneshiek Medical Center is valuable. Volunteer assignments are arranged to complement personal lifestyles and schedules, with commitments that range from daily to once a year.

Winneshiek Medical Center's volunteer program offers men and women a tremendous variety of opportunities for service. They are compensated by the feeling of satisfaction from helping others, and the gratitude and support of Winneshiek Medical Center staff. Volunteers at Winneshiek Medical Center are leading the way to better health through service.

For information on how to get involved, call:
Beth Holthaus, Community Programs Coordinator
901 Montgomery Street
Decorah, Iowa 52101
(563) 387-3036