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page 2 Gay Steinbach, Debbie Woodworth and Elizabeth Curran enjoyed the festivities at the 50th anniversary. At the reception, Auxilians got the chance to chat with President Zaccagnino, including (l-r) Lynn Belt, Ann Pfisterer and Lynne Bradstreet and Louise DiRuccio. Former Auxiliary presidents posing in fashionable 1950s hats, include (l to r): Sharon Shields, Barbara Loucks, Betty Fearon, Stephanie Jatlow, Janet Hammond, Annie Garcia Kaplan and Marion Russell. Registering for the 50th anniversary reception are (l to r) Brian Condon, Dr. Donald Lannin, Vine Samuels and Pascale Millien-Faustin. The proud moment of presenting a $250,000 gift to the Yale-New Haven Breast Center arrived. (l to r) Auxiliary President Marion Russell, Gloria Schoolfield, President Joseph Zaccagnino, Dr. Carol Lee and Dr. Donald Lannin. ▼ Auxiliary hosts a golden evening The Yale-New Haven Breast Center was the beneficiary of a $250,000 gift from the Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary, in recognition of the Auxiliary’s 50th anniversary. President Marion Russell made the presentation to Hospital President Joseph Zaccagnino and the Breast Center’s co-directors, Drs. Donald Lannin and Carol Lee at an anniversary reception, held on April 30, at the New Haven Lawn Club. The contribution is the latest in a tradition of support for breast health by the Auxiliary. President Zaccagnino observed that the gift is “but one more example of the Auxiliary’s commitment to enhancing patient care at Yale-New Haven Hospital.” He noted that “for the past 50 years, the Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary has served as hospital ambassadors ... the eyes, ears and voice of Yale-New Haven.” A history in the commemorative program book distributed at the anniversary festivities traced the origins of an official volunteer organization at the Hospital to “The Board of Lady Visitors,” established by the General Hospital Society of Connecticut in the 1880s and composed of “socially prominent women and local homemakers.” Today’s active Auxiliary, however, was founded in 1952 by Dr. Albert Snoke, the Hospital director, as the “Women’s Auxiliary of Grace-New Haven Community Hospital.” It was that milestone that Auxiliary members and their guests, as well as Hospital administration and community leaders, gathered to celebrate on April 30. Following a welcome by Auxiliary President Marion Russell, anniversary event co-chairpersons Ingrid Parri and Annie Garcia Kaplan, Ed.D., recognized past presidents of the organization for their outstanding service during the past five decades. In addition, Hospital archivist, Bethany Hipple, organized cubes displaying artifacts and materials, illustrating Auxiliary activities from previous years. Photographs of the 23 past leaders were displayed throughout the Lawn Club’s ballroom, but among those present were Mrs. Richard E. (Betty) Fearon, President 1984-86; Mrs. Graeme (Janet) Hammond, President, 1989-91; Mrs. Peter (Stephanie) Jatlow, President 1995-97; Mrs. Carleton F. (Barbara) Loucks, President, 1997-99; Annie Garcia Kaplan, President 1999- 2000; Mrs. M. Bruce (Sharon) Shields, President 2000-2001; and current President Mrs. Edgar L. (Marion) Russell. Many of those women honored wore vintage hats, reflecting the style in vogue, during the 1950s. All those members and guests in attendance had the opportunity to enjoy an hors d’oeuvres buffet, greet old and new friends and share memories of past Auxiliary accomplishments – a welcome change from the usually hectic schedules of today’s active and hard-working Officers, Board of Managers and Auxilians. Members of the committee who made the event possible were: Karen Anderson, Lynne Bradstreet, Betty Fearon, Sylvia Greene, Bethany Hipple, Annie Garcia Kaplan (cochair), Stephanie Jatlow, Ellie Jones, Katie Krauss, Barbara Loucks, Ingrid Parri (co-chair), Ann Pfisterer, Marion Russell, Janice Ronkowitz, Gloria Schoolfield, Gay Steinbach, Beverly Weinberg, Tameca Wilson and Deborah Woodworth. The Program Book Committee included: Betty Fearon (chair), Louise DiRuccio, Ellie Jones, Katie Krauss and Tameca Wilson. A special thanks goes out to Fitzgerald’s Florist, who provided the floral arrangements that graced the Lawn Club.
Dear Auxilians, Here we are halfway through summer, looking forward to our fall activities. Whoever said “summer is a time to slow down” obviously wasn’t involved with the Auxiliary! This has been an unusually busy time, mostly because of our plans to move into our new headquarters. By the time you get this letter, I hope we will be settled and you must all visit us – we are located on the first floor of the Children’s Hospital, near the entrance. We have a new office, conference room and Toy Closets space, and are pleased with the higher visibility this location gives us. I am sorry to have to tell you that Janice Ronkowitz, our Administrative Assistant, left us August 22! She and her family are moving away from CT and we certainly wish them well. Janice has been with us for a long time and has been an invaluable help to all of us. She will be hard to replace and we will all miss her. The past six months have been full of activities, highlighted by the very successful 50th anniversary party in April, and our Health Education lecture series. Our Notes at Noon series had to contend with several rained-out Fridays but managed to survive. Now we look forward to the Toy Closets Golf Outing and 10th Anniversary, followed by the Annual Meeting on Oct. 1. As hard as it is for me to realize this, Oct. 1 will be the end of my two years as your president. It has been a busy but rewarding time for me and I have been fortunate to have such great support from the Board and Executive Committee. In October, I will hand the gavel over to our new president, Gloria Schoolfield! I know you will all join me in welcoming her! Sincerely, Marion Russell MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT All Auxiliary Board meetings begin at 12 noon and lunch is provided. Members of the Auxiliary and guests are also welcome to attend by calling 688-5717. Tue. Sep. 23: ◆ “Matters of the Heart” Women’s Heart Advantage conference, Aleia’s Restaurant, Old Saybrook, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call 688-2488 for information or to register. Wed. Oct. 1: ◆ Auxiliary Annual Meeting, New Haven Lawn Club. Call 688-5717 to make a reservation Atrium Gift Shop display case graces renovated corridor The Atrium Gift Shop display case has returned to the newly renovated second-floor walkway between the South Pavilion and the New Haven Unit. The display case features items from the Atrium Gift Shop, which is the Auxiliary’s largest source of revenue, with proceeds generated from sales donated back to the hospital to benefit programs, services, patients and staff. The new management partnership with the Dallas-based Lori’s Gift Shops, initiated last fall, has been working well. The Auxiliary continues to retain responsibility and authority over the Gift Shop. Wed. Oct. 8: ◆ Board of Managers meeting, CH-201 Wed. Oct. 16: ◆ Health Education lecture; Dr. Bruce Shields to discuss macular degeneration, GB Lounge, noon Wed. Nov. 12: ◆ Board of Managers meeting, CH-201 Wed. Dec. 3: ◆ YNHH Blood Drive, GB Lounge; walk-in donors welcome Bev Weinberg receives national Hadassah award Auxilian Beverly Kahan Weinberg was honored with the Hadassah National Leadership Award at the recent installation dinner for the Wepawaug-Connecticut Valley, West Rock Chapter of Hadassah, held at the Oak Lane Country Club. Wed. Dec. 10: ◆ Board of Managers meeting, CH-201 SAVE THE DATE page 3
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