The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society thanked its many volunteers as well as elected a new executive at its annual general meeting last week.
Outgoing president Robbi Schultes said she was humbled by her role as she paid tribute to the more than 100,000 hours the 500-plus volunteers completed in 2016.
"I will start my thoughts with this quote: even the smallest of kind acts can make a difference in someone's life. Make a small difference every day. You all do that. All those small differences add up to a huge gift of time and kindness," said Schultes.
"As my term as president comes to an end, I want to thank all the volunteers I have had the privilege to work with. This job has been a blessing for me and I have learned so much about what it means to support health care and our hospital and how much our support is appreciated. We truly make a difference."
It was reported the auxiliary is financially healthy with more than $2 million raised last year through the gift shop, thrift shop, hospital coffee shop, ways and means, and the lifeline unit. Of that $2 million, there was $1 million in profit and more than $700,000 was presented to Delta Hospital for programs, equipment and services.
The auxiliary is also well on track to raising its goal of $2.4 million in its capital campaign for a new diagnostic expansion. Currently the auxiliary is at $1.92 million and should meet its goal by early 2018.
The new president is Yvonne Chard, while Lori McLennon is the new secretary. Schultes will continue on the executive as past president. The positions of vice president and treasurer remain vacant.
Fran Miller, the B.C.
Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries representative from the Sunshine Coast, swore in the new executive.
The auxiliary also presented five, 10 and 15-year service recognition pins to 50 volunteers.
