The Auxiliary of Glacial Ridge Health System held its final meeting of the year and recapped the 007 Casino Royale 21st Annual Harvest Ball fundraiser. Earlier this year, the Auxiliary pledged $30,000 toward the bathroom renovation project of the hospital’s OB postpartum suites. After the success of the event, thanks to the contributions from area businesses, community and auxiliary members, and GRHS staff, they presented a check to hospital staff. “We’re delighted to be able to pay off the pledge in full after this Harvest Ball,” Tina Hennen, Auxiliary President, stated. “Many members put a lot of time and effort into planning the event, and they pulled off a fun experience with a purpose. We accomplished that once again with the generosity of our community.”
Pictured from left to right are auxiliary members, Rachel Elwood, Tina Hennen (President), Loene Bowlin, Marvelle Weispfennig (Harvest Ball Committee Chair), Helen Claussen (Treasurer), and Margaret Claeson presenting the check to Kristi Wildman, RN; Jamie Boelke, RN, Discharge Planner; Kate Jacobsen, Nurse Administrative Assistant; and Becky Rosenblatt, auxiliary member.
The live auction was once again a fan-favorite for Harvest Ball attendees, with items that embodied fun experiences and tempted the taste buds. With the help of Zielsdorf Auctioneers, the live auction items raised over $6,700 toward the grand total!
- Deluxe Fire Pit/Coffee Table, donated by Stryhn, LLC
- $500 Tom’s Market gift card, donated by Tom Buysse
- First and Only, Small Batch Colonel E.H. Taylor Bourbon, donated by an anonymous friend of the Auxiliary
- Colored Pencil Sketch of a Pet, donated by Sue Fossen
- Three-Hour Cruise on Captain’s Houseboat, donated by Captains Bar & Grill, Clyde Machines, and GRHS Clinic Staff and Clinicians
- 6’x9′ Paddle North Utility Dock, donated by Bobber’s Marine
- Pie of the Month Club, donated by Auxiliary Members
- Old-Fashioned Christmas Experience, donated by Evergreen Park, Anchored in Hope Photography, and Minnewaska Meats & Catering
“On behalf of the Auxiliary of Glacial Ridge Health System, thank you to all of our wonderful attendees and volunteers,” said Hennen. “We would also like to acknowledge with heartfelt gratitude our business partners and the individuals whose donations helped us accomplish our mission.”