MEMBERSHIP of the Camden Haven branch of the United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) is increasing.
Eight new members were welcomed this past financial year, an achievement President Kathy Geary considered a personal goal.
Ms Geary was re-elected President for a second year during the branch’s recent annual general meeting (AGM) in Laurieton.
“I would like to acknowledge the many ways in which members have gone above and beyond in making the group a fun and social Monday morning… by providing morning teas, Rocky Road and a great sense of community,” Ms Geary said.
“We are so very honoured to be able to support our local hospitals through something that brings us so much joy each week.”
Bronwyne Guymer was re-elected branch Secretary at the meeting – a position she has held for six years.
Steph Wright will continue as Vice President while newly appointed Treasurer is Alayne Menzies, with Ms Geary providing support as Assistant Treasurer.
In delivering her President’s report, Ms Geary announced that Steph Wright had been granted life membership of the UHA of NSW, an honour that will be formalised at the State Conference in Orange next month.
UHA North East Regional Representative Dee Hunter expressed her appreciation for the UHA members’ contributions over the past year and highlighted the branch’s foundation of friendship.
Ms Hunter also presented service badges to several members including 15-year service badges to both Lynne Dick and Edith Lane.
The Camden Haven UHA branch is eagerly awaiting the delivery of a donated self-propelled commode and an Alpha Lifecare lotus stand-up aid for Wauchope District Memorial Hospital’s rehabilitation ward.
Mid North Coast Local Health District Corporate Relations Coordinator Tiffany Ball, expressed her heartfelt thanks to the group for the support they provide to both Port Macquarie Base Hospital and Wauchope District Memorial Hospital.
“Camden Haven UHA branch is a great social branch which brings members together with the benefits going toward hospital donations and equipment funding, while also focusing on the caring friendships created within the branch,” Ms Ball said.
Anyone interested in joining the branch can email Ms Ball at tiffany.ball@health.nsw.gov.au
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