2019
December
Aspirus Wausau Hospital linen sale.
Holiday sales were great
Nativity scene and Love-Lights ceremony at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. The ceremony was held on December 1.
MMC-Ladysmith Partners Love-Light Tree Celebration
The event was held on Tuesday, December 3rd.
Black River Memorial Holiday Tea
A visit from Santa is always a high point at the Black River Memorial Hospital Partner's Holiday Tea. The event also includes a chance to sample holiday treats at the tea table, a silent auction of donated items from the community, a raffle, an opportunity to shop for Christmas presents at the Partners run gift shop, and a bake sale featuring everything from multiple flavors of scones to homemade dog treats for a person's furry kids.
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The elf in the background is Jen Mattson, who is a Partner member. She is one of the many Partner members whose efforts make the Holiday Teas a great community event and a major fundraising success.
November
VOLUNTEER PARTNERS CELEBRATE 80 YEARS OF SERVICE
Lois Jarosz is one of Aspirus - Wausau's Gift shop volunteers who helped during their weekend holiday sale
Past Presidents of the Partners Board of Directors present at the celebration: (left to right) Dick Hazelton, Bonnie Olson, Etta Johnson, Pat Janowitz, Margaret Berg. Mary Ann Ogan, Sharon Schug, Sandra Harmann, Bill McCullough.
The Volunteer Partners of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital of Eau Claire celebrated their 80 years of service to the hospital with an open house on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Attendees enjoyed visiting the historical tables and displays. There was a short program, with Andy Bagnall, President and CEO, HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, welcoming everyone, speeches by past presidents of the Volunteer Partners Board of Directors, and a speech by Mary Pengra, Volunteer Services Director. Refreshments were served following the program.
Left to right; Becky Dreas, Susan Prahl, Sammi Giese, Jan Molaska, Yo Voigt, Ann Wicklund, Bonnie Koelsch,
Shirley Iczkowski and Cheryl Steen.
Butterfly Luncheon for the Festival of Trees
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This is the Wausau Aspirus group that attended the Butterfly Luncheon today.
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The luncheon is the official kickoff for the Festival of Trees, which runs from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1st. This is the 23rd year for this fund raiser .
The mission of the Festival of Trees is to create a holiday tradition to be shared by the entire community
with beautifully decorated holiday trees, wreaths, specialty items, festive music, raffles, and even a visit from Santa.
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The festival generates significant funds to benefit Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
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The Wausaun Aspirus volunteers help before, during and after the Festival of Trees.
October
Our volunteers “go the distance” !!!!!!
Volunteer, Ann Brandt wore this M and M costume while doing the comfort cart today...to make it more fun.
Attendees at the Northwestern District Fall Meeting in Fifield, Wisconsin. Hosted by Partners of Flambeau Hospital.
Evening of Promise
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The Aurora West Allis Medical Center's 9th annual Evening of Promise, held Wednesday, October 2 at the Milwaukee County Zoo, raised nearly $110,000 to strengthen Aurora Healing & Advocacy Services at Aurora West Allis Medical Center.
Recent installation of officers in the Western District.
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Starting in 2020, Donna Nelson will serve as Chair-Elect, Iva Mulhern will serve as Chair, and Mary Lou Bausch will serve as Community Health Education Chair
Iva Mulhern (Chair) and Patsy Pippin (past Chair) after recent installation of officers.
2019 Archive
Lake District Gallery
 Lakes DistrictBeautiful tables waiting for the attendees. |
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 Lakes DistrictKarry VandenHeuvel from Ascension Mercy Hospital Volunteers registers Dorothy Mullard and Ann Korb from Calumet Medical Center Auxiliary. |
 Lakes DistrictAscension Mercy Hospital Volunteers President June Wiechman welcomes attendees to Oshkosh. |
 Lakes DistrictLakes District Chair Gail Wright and Secretary/Treasurer Candy Sheridan conducting the business meeting. |
 Lakes DistrictSpeaker from Catalpa, a consortium to provide mental health services from age 2 to 18 ish. |
 Lakes DistrictAttendees listening to a speaker on mental health care for children. |
 Lakes DistrictTammy Marx, manager of the Senior Behavioral Health unit at Mercy, talked about the benefits of a geriatric psych unit. |
 Lakes DistrictAttendees from Ascension Mercy Hospital Volunteers |
 Lakes DistrictAttendees from Calumet Medical Center Auxiliary |
 Lakes DistrictAttendees from Partners of HSHS St. Vincent/St. Mary's Hospitals |
 Lakes DistrictAttendees from Volunteers of ThedaCare Medical Center - Waupaca. |
 Lakes DistrictAttendees from Aurora Medical Center - Bay Area Volunteer Services Department |
 Lakes DistrictAttendees from Ripon Medical Center Auxiliary |
West Central District Gallery
The West Central District/Partners of WHA held their Summer Planning meeting on June 25, 2019 at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, on June 25, 2019.
Pictured are (left - right): Steve Werner (Sacred Heart Hospital board President), John Tully (District Chair) Betty Oddo, District Chair Elect (St. Joseph Hospital), Ann Bergmann (Cumberland Healthcare - DVS; Jan Giedd (St. Joseph Hospital); Marg Geisler; (St Joseph Hospital); Mary Pengra, DVS (HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital); Jaci Fuller (Past District Chair Sacred Heart Hospital; Bill McCullough (Sacred Heart Hospital ) District and State PPE Chair.
Partners of Stoughton Gallery
We had a wonderful meeting July 13. There was a festive atmosphere in spite of the heat. We did not hold an official board meeting. We celebrated new members of which we have a record number - 19 this year, with 3 months to go, (last year we had 6 for the whole year) and we promoted our big fall fundraiser with demonstrations and projects in progress.
Laura Mays, Hospital Administrator shares appreciation and hospital updates.
A project for our Restyle, Repurpose, Recycle Fall Fundraiser.
We had a wonderful meeting July 13. There was a festive atmosphere in spite of the heat. We did not hold an official board meeting. We celebrated new members of which we have a record number - 19 this year, with 3 months to go, (last year we had 6 for the whole year) and we promoted our big fall fundraiser with demonstrations and projects in progress.
Aspirus - Wausau Gallery
 Teen Volunteer - Wausau AspirusEmily comes to Aspirus - Wausau after her school day to help in the Day Surgery unit. The staff is grateful to have a volunteer later in the day, and she is gaining valuable experience in healthcare. How is your organization using teens? |
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 Aspirus Volunteers - WausauRaising money with the Aspirus golf outing! |
 Aspirus Volunteers - WausauEven the volunteer golf carts are advertising that Volunteering is a latte fun! |
 Aspirus Volunteers - WausauPresident Paul Dobbratz served a latte fun as the caddie. |
 Golfers and CaddiePaul Dobbratz, caddie with golfers Judy Ward, Ann Wicklund, Bonnie Koelsch and Cindy Hermel |
 Aspirus Volunteers - WausauSlightly Used Art Sale raised money to support hospital programming. It also made space for new art in the Aspirus Wausau Hospital. |
 Aspirus VolunteersA thank you note from the attendees at one of Aspirus's Teddy Bear Clinics. |
 Aspirus VolunteersVolunteers had a booth in the Wausau Farmer's Market on June 27th. |
 Aspirus VolunteersUncle Sam dropped by the Aspirus Volunteers cookie sale. |
 Aspirus VolunteersTwo of the Volunteens at Aspirus - Wausau. |
Partners - HSHS Sacred Heart Gallery
 Volunteer Partners-HSHS Sacred HeartA recruiting table at the Oakwood Mall. |
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 Volunteer Partners-HSHS Sacred HeartVolunteers recognized for milestones in years served. |
 Volunteer Partners-HSHS Sacred HeartBarb Gordon was recognized for 30 years of service, noting she will continue as long as she is able. |
 Volunteer Partners-HSHS Sacred HeartThe Threshold Singers providing entertainment for the recognition luncheon. |
 Volunteer Partners-HSHS Sacred HeartThe newly installed officers. |
2018/19 Board of Directors of the Volunteer Partners of HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital.
Seated: Sharon Schug-PPE Chair, Bill McCullough-Board President, Sharon Thobaben-Secretary
Standing: Mark Richter-PPE Co-Chair, Mary Pengra-WWD Volunteer Services Director, Sandy Gobler-Immediate Past President, Judy Peak-Board Member, Steve Werner-Board President-elect
Not pictured: Katie Diaz-Board Member, Carol Gassert-Health Chair, Kathy Herfel-Board Member, Mary Ryberg-Treasurer
 HSHS Sacred HeartHSHS Sacred Heart - Hearts of Joy Choir. |
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 HSHS Sacred HeartThe HSHS Sacred Heart Volunteer Partners Board in September 2017. |
 HSHS Sacred HeartLove Lights beautify the campus of HSHS Sacred Heart in Eau Claire. |
Jan Ray is a "handcrafter" volunteer who knits baby hats for newborns at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital. She knits Christmas stockings with matching hats for babies born during the week of Christmas, with a yearly working inventory of 25.
Getting ready to distribute hygiene kits and backpacks.
All work and no play ... Volunteers at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, taking a break to recharge their batteries for a 4-hour shift in Transport, Information Desk and Family Waiting Center.
Jan Ray is a "handcrafter" volunteer who knits baby hats for newborns at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital. She knits Christmas stockings with matching hats for babies born during the week of Christmas, with a yearly working inventory of 25.
A volunteer team for the Aspirus Women’s Golf outing. The theme was Red, White and Blue, with Volunteers are the Heart of America. Volunteer President Paul Dobbratz was Uncle Sam, and received first place for the am round, as our caddie. The day was fun and successful with over $90,000 raised for victims of Domestic abuse or sexual assault.
Aspirus - Langlade Gallery
New officers for Aspirus Langlade Hospital Auxiliary were installed in Antigo on March 19 by Partners of WHA President Jan Molaska. Pictured are Dawn Ofsthun, Treasurer, Eunice Rice, Sectretary, Jan, Jeanne Tatro, President. Karla Martinsen Aspirus Langlade Hospital Auxiliary, Antigo
Partners of WHA President Jan Molaska installing the new officers for Aspirus Langlade Hospital Auxiliary.
New officers for Aspirus Langlade Hospital Auxiliary were installed in Antigo on March 19 by Partners of WHA President Jan Molaska. Pictured are Dawn Ofsthun, Treasurer, Eunice Rice, Sectretary, Jan, Jeanne Tatro, President. Karla Martinsen Aspirus Langlade Hospital Auxiliary, Antigo
Oconomowoc Auxillary Gallery
The Oconomowoc Memorial Auxiliary hosted their 40th annual style show on May 11, 2017.
The Oconomowoc Memorial Auxiliary hosted their 40th annual style show on May 11, 2017.
Aspirus - Wausau volunteers and staff celebrate the opening of their new coffee shop.
The Medical College of Wisconsin – Central Wisconsin campus is located on the second floor of Aspirus Wausau Hospital. The first group of students began their training on July 5, 2016. The Pet Therapy Volunteers of Aspirus visited the students on Sept. 1, to give them a break from finals. Front row volunteers: Paul Dobbratz & Cado, Dottie Miner & Beasley, Chip (owner Marlin Block in back row), Alice Van Skike & Bailey and Snickers, and Tom Gilbreth & Rev.
The following Aspirus Board of Volunteers members participated in the Aspirus women's golf event. Ann Wicklund, Vice President Cindy Hermel, Past President and Partners of WHA Public Policy Education Chair Caddy Paul Dobbratz, President Sue Henning, Gift Shop Volunteers Judy Ward,  Secretary/Treasurer
, Partners of WHA Secretary, and Shirley Peterson were baking cookies when Aspirus President Darell Lentz stopped by to say thank you.
The Medical College of Wisconsin – Central Wisconsin campus is located on the second floor of Aspirus Wausau Hospital. The first group of students began their training on July 5, 2016. The Pet Therapy Volunteers of Aspirus visited the students on Sept. 1, to give them a break from finals. Front row volunteers: Paul Dobbratz & Cado, Dottie Miner & Beasley, Chip (owner Marlin Block in back row), Alice Van Skike & Bailey and Snickers, and Tom Gilbreth & Rev.
Congratulations to our very own Yolanda Voigt, Aspirus Wausau DVS, on her election as President-Elect of the Association for Healthcare Volunteer Resource Professionals, the national organization for Directors of Volunteers Services (DVS).
Franciscan Auxillary Gallery
 Franciscan Healthcare Auxiliary65th Anniversary Cake! |
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 Franciscan Healthcare AuxiliaryCongratulations to Franciscan Healthcare Auxiliary , La Crosse, on their 65th anniversary. Past Presidents (L to R) Sue Lynch, Betty Stoll, Carey Kroner, and Rose Raska were at the luncheon celebration. |
 Franciscan Healthcare AuxiliaryCelebrating 65 years. |
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Southern District Gallery
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Marshfield -Ladysmith Gallery
 Rusk County Memorial HospitalEach bulb on the tree holds a special meaning for a loved one. A white light is in memory of someone who has passed. A blue light is in honor of someone who has served in the military. A red or green light is in honor of the living. The tree remained lit outside the front entrance to the hospital’s Riverside Clinic, visible from Wis. 27, through the holidays. |
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 Rusk County Memorial HospitalAbout 90 people turned out Sunday, Dec. 3 for the 31st annual Love-Light Tree Ceremony at Rusk County Memorial Hospital. The event, sponsored by Partners of Rusk County Memorial Hospital, included the tree lighting, caroling and a message by guest speaker Deacon Doug Sorenson. |
 Rusk County Memorial HospitalDavid Lee, long-time volunteer with the Partners of Rusk County Memorial Hospital, throws the switch to light this year’s Love Light Tree. His con¬tinuous dedication and support has been a cornerstone of the Partners organization for many years. |
 Rusk County Memorial HospitalDeacon Doug Sorenson addresses the audi¬ence at the Love-Light Tree Ceremo¬ny, describing timeless treasures of the heart. He reminded those in at¬tendance to tell others they love them because the next day they could be a memory. He added God gave us the gift of love, and it is up to us, in turn, to give love to others. |
 Rusk County Memorial HospitalAttendees singing carols. |
Beloit Volunteers Gallery
