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Celebrations on Salt Spring On October 2, 2016 the Lady Minto Hospital Auxiliary marked its 80th Anniversary with a special tea at the Lions Hall. Later that month its successful Lady Minto Thrift Shop was awarded “Best Non-Profit Business of the Year” by the Salt...
‘Tis the Season — Auxiliary Christmas Displays
BCAHA AGM & Conference 2017
“Spring Roundup” Kamloops, April 24 – 26, 2017
BCAHA Board of Directors, October 2016
Standing, left to right: Charlotte Apperloo, Claire Wessan, Arline Alison, Wendy Schwab, Zeb Hansell, Cheryl Fry, Charlotte Aked, Judith McBride, Fran Miller Seated: Vicky Forest, Lynda Avis, Valerie Tribes, and Tim Sader.
‘Helping Hands’ Youth Project
Reyhanna Akkurt, a Vernon Jubilee hospital youth volunteer, earns positive feedback for her inspired ‘Helping Hands’ presentation. As part of a School District scholarship program, Akkurt assembled photos, inspirational quotes and volunteer-themed items—including her...
President’s Message
Autumn is upon us once again and Auxilians throughout the province are returning to their regular Auxiliary activities with renewed energy and enthusiasm. Autumn, which incidentally is my favourite time of year, can be a most rewarding season when we stop to...
BCAHA Welcomes New Executive Director
BCAHA President Lynda Avis is pleased to announce that the new Executive Director, Judith McBride, officially assumed her duties on July 1, 2016, when Helen Carkner completed her three-year term at the end of June. Judith brings a wealth of experience to this...
Birthday Giving
Manreet Mangat (left), a Penticton Hospital candy striper and her friend, Chelsea Maxted (right), are embracing the ethos of giving. The inspired pair, whose birthdays are just three days apart, are asking family and friends to replace presents with donations for...
Across the Province
Canada Day Celebrations Members of the Sechelt and Halfmoon Bay branches of the Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary prepare to participate in the 2016 Canada Day parade. Joanne Eikum, from the Auxiliary to University Hospital of...
2015 BCAHA Annual Report
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‘Listen, Learn, Lead’
BCAHA AGM and Leadership Forum April 15-17, 2016 A well-attended and well-received AGM and Leadership Forum was held under sunny skies at the Lakeside Resort Convention Centre in Penticton. Conference Chair Vicky Forest lined up an impressive slate of speakers and...
President’s Message
Greetings to all Members, The promise of summer is visible everywhere in our beautiful province, and I hope our members will take time to enjoy the warmer weather with family and friends. I realize that most of you will also continue your volunteer auxiliary duties. ...
A Recap from BCAHA’s Executive Director
It’s hard to believe three years have gone by since I accepted the role of Executive Director. Those years have been full of changes for BCAHA, from changing faces around the Board table, to a brand new visual identity program and website, to a new, more streamlined...
Healthcare Auxiliary Day – May 10, 2016
The Province of British Columbia’s “Healthcare Auxiliary Day” Proclamation has again inspired creative responses and celebrations. To highlight just a few: Penticton marked the occasion with a $25,000 donation; Burns Lake shared its story of “Together we can . . .”;...
Across the Province
Delta Auxiliary Delivers Bus “Generously donated by the Delta Hospital Auxiliary” and “Supporting healthcare in Delta since 1969 “ are twin slogans that now attract attention on the streets of Delta. On April 11, a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together...