Eaton Rapids Medical Center

Auxiliary

Since its inception, the Eaton Rapids Medical Center Auxiliary has continued to support the activities of the Hospital by providing volunteers and financial support. Together, the Hospital and Auxiliary work hand-in-hand to improve the healthcare opportunities for residents of the greater Eaton Rapids Area.

The men and women of the Auxiliary work on various fundraising events such as the annual Fall Festival & Chicken Barbecue, Snowball Dinner/Dance, and Perch Posey Sale. The Auxiliary also operates the Owl's Perch Gift Shop, located in the hospital lobby. Funds raised are used for facility improvements and equipment purchases.

Our Auxiliary holds six general membership meetings each year, that feature informative speakers covering a variety of topics. Our members have diverse backgrounds, ranging from working professionals to retirees. Membership dues are $10.00 per year.

Applications for membership are available in the hospital lobby, the Owl's Perch Gift Shop, or you may contact Lindsay Stevenson at (517) 663-9524.

Auxiliary Gala Raises over $10,000

Jim Fuller and Jan Denton enjoying shopping at Silent Auction

The Eaton Rapids Medical Center Auxiliary is grateful for the generous contributions made in support of the Fall Gala/Auction held at The English Inn on October 17, 2008.

Attendees enjoyed a beautiful dinner and were entertained by the DooWops. A fun-spirited silent auction with fantastic items were donated by area merchants and individuals

The evening was a great success, raising approximately $10,000. These funds will go toward the $100,000 pledge made by the Auxiliary for the Eaton Rapids Medical Center Emergency Department project.

Eaton Rapids Medical Center Auxiliary Volunteers of the Year 2010

Left to right:
Nancy Pople (2010 Auxiliary Board Member) & Betty Boatman.

Betty Boatman was named the 2010 Auxiliary Volunteer of the Year, an honor given by our Auxiliary to an individual who has gone above and beyond to serve others. Betty joined the ERMC Auxiliary in 1979 has since become one of the hospital's most reliable and exceptional volunteers. Betty served as buyer for the Owl's Perch Gift Shop for many years, has helped with numerous fundraising events and regularly attends the Auxiliary meetings. She currently covers the ERMC lobby desk with great loyalty and dedication, escorts patients where they need to go, always has a smile for everyone and more importantly makes those around her smile. She also acts as an archivist for the hospital, cutting out every newspaper article and advertisement mentioning ERMC and filing it in a book with the date and name of the publication. Betty has become instrumental in preserving the history of the Medical Center and is extremely deserving of this award.

Bethel Kikendall has been a dedicated volunteer since 1957 and she joined the Auxiliary in 1987. She has worked hard delivering flowers and mail and escorting countless visitors. In addition, she offers coffee, tea, a kind word and a smile to hospital patients. She eagerly signed on to work the new Emergency Department desk from the first day that it opened. Eaton Rapids Medical Center is extremely grateful for Bethel and Betty's loyalty and years of service.