VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER // JUNE 2021 Rosalee Greene – Heart & Vascular
Guild News
announcements
Any Guild news for the next months newsletter needs turned into the Volunteer Office before the 15th of the month. Call 356-8234. Linda Brown, President of the Scioto Guild hopes that everyone is doing well and happy. Sandy Cable, President of the Hope Guild writes, ‘It is so good to be back working the Gift Shop. Things are getting better and better. Soon we will be able to have guild meetings again. I called the doctor’s office to schedule a check-up and told the receptionist that I am off on Mondays and Wednesdays, but not Wednesday mornings because I volunteer at the hospital. She immediately replied, “Well thank you for all you do, as we sure do appreciate you.” Jenny and Sherri tell us this a lot, but it sure made me feel good to hear it from someone else too. I know you all do a lot of good and I am so proud to be a part of all of you volunteers.” – Sandy Cable Mary Moore, President of the Pleasure Guild writes, “When, when, when – that is the question on all volunteer’s minds these days. Well, it’s getting closer. Some volunteers in limited areas have been able to return with more to follow (hopefully) soon, as Jenny will update us just as soon as she gets the word that it is safe for our return. In the meantime, you can get ready. Need a hair trim? A new pair of walking shoes? Does your dog need to be weaned from being with you all day long? Countless things that we might have postponed during our year-long hiatus. So get ready, you may soon get the call to return to volunteering and be interacting with all the folks we’ve missed so much!” – Mary Moore
Glenna Arnett, President of the Pediatric Guild writes, “One of the best feelings in the world is knowing that your presence and absence both mean something to someone.” I read this the other day and I know that the staff at SOMC surely did miss their volunteers and are so happy that some are now able to return due to positive changes of the Covid-19 Pandemic in our county.We are still not able to meet in person for guild meetings yet, but it will be great when that happens! I would like to say that I have enjoyed serving as President for the Pediatric Guild these past 2 years! We have a great group of ladies that love to work together to give back to SOMC and our pediatric patients. I would like to say “thank you” for your support, fun times and your friendship! Looking forward to all that we will accomplish moving forward too! Happy Summer Everyone!” - Glenna Arnett Karen Evans, President of the Service Guild writes, “I would like to extend a special thank you to the Hope Guild for graciously sharing their Books Are Fun vendor so that our Guild could benefit from the proceeds received from the upcoming virtual sale. This will be the Service Guild’s first fundraiser in over a year. Looking forward to seeing everyone hopefully in the very near future! Until then everyone stay well and safe” – Karen Evans Karen Wood, President of the Kardia Guild writes, “I am very thankful and excited that more volunteers were called back to work. Looking forward to having our guild meetings in the near future, and in the meantime, everyone stay safe, happy and healthy!” – Karen Wood
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Annual Volunteer Education – Return Documentation ASAP
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Volunteer Virtual Coffee & Quarantine Break – June 11 – 10am
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Volunteer Book Club – June 19 – 1pm
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Father’s Day – June 20
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Picnic Style Sack Lunch – Curbside Event – June 18
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Gift Gallery Training – June 25 – Wolford’s Landing Campground
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Knit for Hope – June 29 – 5pm
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Make sure you are turning in your volunteer time!
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Have a good volunteer story or news that we can share? If so, then be sure and drop it by the Volunteer Office or e-mail to: lavendej@somc.org
Sacrifice A father tried to teach his seven-year-old daughter the meaning of sacrifice. He explained that the finest gift a person can give is some cherished possession, one that the person values very much. On Father’ Day the father found pinned to his coat a large sheet of paper on which his daughter had laboriously printed with red crayon; “You are my faverit Daddy and I luv you heeps. My present to you is what I likes best. It is in your poket.” In his pocket he found a strawberry lollipop that he had given her the week before. It had only been licked once.
Happy Father’s Day!
Volunteer Book Club
A Note From Jenny
The book chosen to discuss in June is “The Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes. To assist with social distancing guidelines we are scheduled to discuss the title on June 19th at Wolford’s Landing. If you are planning to attend please contact the Volunteer Office to RSVP, as we are limited to 10 in attendance. Until then – stay safe and remember, you can survive social distancing one book at a time! To RSVP please contact the Volunteer Office at 740-356-8234.
Summer is just around the corner and the warm weather isn’t the only thing to get excited about – for me, what is more exciting is that our SOMC Volunteers are beginning to return to service! Currently we have two of our three phases back and I honestly don’t know who is more excited! Nonetheless, with safety being a top priority, hopefully it won’t be long and we will have our entire volunteer team in place once again. In my several years as the Volunteer Manager at SOMC, I can honestly say, “SOMC Volunteers are the most committed group of individuals you can imagine, as they are truly the unseen stitches in a beautiful quilt, holding us all together.” You cuddle our tiniest patients, greet visitors, ease the worries of family members and assist patients as they enter and leave the hospital. You do so much, and we truly have missed you tremendously – and it is SO WONDERFUL to have volunteers once again on site. During the temporary suspension of volunteer services we had not accepted any new applications, however we are now accepting volunteer applications for those positions that have been recently approved to return:
SOMC Hope & Kardia Guilds Makes Donation The SOMC Hope and Kardia Guilds recently donated two additional wheelchairs for the Medical Imaging transporter team.The additional wheelchairs will reduce patient delays and allow the department to get our inpatients to medical imaging in a timely manner.
Guild Fundraising On June 11th – 20th Books Are Fun will host a virtual sale that will benefit the Service Guild. The link for the sale is as follows: https://mystore.collectivegoods.com/Account/ SetEventPromo/0000230018 The Pediatric Guild is currently hosting a fundraiser featuring Ohio State University (Block O) door hanger/wreaths – hand crafted with silk carnations, silk leaves and of course…Ohio Buckeyes! These unique wreaths are a must have for those “Buckeye Fans” and are now available in the SOMC Gift Gallery.
Knit For Hope Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are invited to get-together for an evening of fun and the support of a good cause, as part of the “Knit for Hope” volunteer program at SOMC. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 29th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.To assist with social distancing guidelines the get-together will take place at Wolford’s Landing Campground, which is located at 6888 Front Street in Sciotoville. If you are planning to attend please contact the Volunteer Office to RSVP, as we are limited to 10 in attendance. Finished products will be donated to the SOMC Cancer Center and Hospice. Please keep in mind that yarn donations are always accepted and appreciated! For further information please phone 740-356-8236.
We’re Going On A Picnic…Curbside Sunshine and a fresh breeze always makes everything taste better, right? – and with this in mind, you won’t want to miss the Volunteer Café & Grill’s Picnic Style Sack Lunch event that will take place curbside on Friday, June 18th from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Upon your arrival to the Fulton Bldg. on this particular day phone: 740-356-8234. After doing so, a delicious picnic lunch consisting of tasty chicken tenders, crispy potato wedges, roll, cookie and beverage will be delivered to your vehicle for you to enjoy! Please note: Masks and social distancing will be followed during delivery. For further information please contact the Volunteer Office.
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Print Shop Laundry Services Main Hospital Office/Clerical Hospice/Clerical Nutrition Services Home Care Registration Same Day Surgery Heart & Vascular Gift Gallery Friends Center
As always if you should have any questions regarding the phases, positions available, simply give Sherri or myself a call – as you know we are always happy to hear your voice! Also, with volunteers returning, but yet not approved for luncheons we will continue our curbside events. As Sherri and I say at the end of these particular events…”BEST DAY EVER!” We truly love and miss you all so much, and to see you drive up with such a big smile and a twinkle in your eye – actually does make for us, the best day ever – every time! In closing – “Here's to barbecues and baseball games and days at the beach and bicycle rides and sunshine and lemonade and the smell of fresh-cut grass and flowers and picnics in the park and warm rain and ice cream and barefoot afternoons – Here’s to summer...” Wishing you a wonderful and enjoyable summer season! Hugs & Smiles!
Jenny Lavender, Mgr. Volunteer Services
Volunteers in Action “Everyone has the power for greatness, not for fame but for greatness, because greatness is determined by service.”
Melanie Hawk – Hospice Outpatient
Jo Kennedy & Kathy Blackburn – Gift Gallery
Gift Gallery Training Scheduled
Virtual Coffee & Quarantine Break
On Friday, June 25th an annual training session for volunteers that are assigned to SOMC’s Gift Gallery will be held at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the shelter house at Wolford’s Landing Campground (6888 E. Front Street Sciotoville). This particular meeting will review changes in procedures, along with highlighting various updates geared towards the Gift Gallery. The Volunteer Office will be contacting those particular volunteers to schedule in advance.To enable social distancing only 10 attendees will be scheduled at a time.
You are invited to join Jenny Lavender on Friday, June 11th at 10:00 a.m. for 30 minutes to connect, encourage, and inspire each other during this time of physical distancing. If interested in participating contact the Volunteer Office at 740-3568234. Please note that we are limiting “Coffee Breaks” to 10 people so that all will have the opportunity to chat.
Summer Reads
What’s on the Menu Almond Joy Oatmeal If you need a taste of vacation about now, you just might want to go “Tropi-Calling” with this delicious breakfast treat! • • • • • • • • • •
One – and one half cups milk One – and one half cups water 2 cups quick oats Three-fourths cup coconut One-half cup sliced almonds One-fourth cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon coconut extract One-half teaspoon salt Mini chocolate chips, for serving
Bring the milk and water to a boil in a large saucepan. Once the liquids boil, reduce the heat to low. Add the oats and then stir in all other ingredients, except the chocolate chips and continue stirring and cooking for 1-2 minutes, until oats are done and oatmeal is thickened to your liking. (If you're not quick about adding the ingredients, you can turn the stove off as you add the final items, so that your oatmeal doesn't get too thick, or you can add just a little more milk to thin the consistency to your liking). Serve with mini chocolate chips sprinkled on top of each serving.
Emily Pellegrinon – Nutrition Services
June is the perfect month to sit outside on the porch and read a real page-turner.Therefore following are the top five titles that have been enjoyed by the “Volunteer” book club, a group comprised of SOMC volunteers that you just might enjoy. Yes, these titles are so good, you might not want to put them down -- so be sure to have extra sunblock on hand! If you are interested in obtaining further information regarding the club, just contact the Volunteer Office for details! 1.
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His & Hers – by Alice Feeney. There are three sides to every story: His, hers and the truth. If you are looking for a book that will keep you guessing until the very end, this is the one for you! Dear Wife – by Kimberly Belle. An irresistible, cleverly plotted thriller that will keep you guessing right up until the final heart-stopping twist! The Silent Patient – by Alex Michaelides. A deep, dark tale of murder, love and revenge. Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe – by Heather Webber. A sweet and warm story about family, forgiveness, and finding peace. The Family Upstairs – by Lisa Jewell. If you like edgy, eerie stories filled with mysterious, foreboding atmosphere and secretive, intriguing characters, then this is the book for you!
Did You Know… The Boston University Bridge (on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts) is the only place in the world where a boat can sail under a train passing under a car driving under an airplane.
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Catherine Del Valle Joyce Payton Alicia Liu June McCall Rosalee Greene Dorothy Riddlebarger Jessica Evans Megan Gleadle Jennie Stepp Kathy Arnett Tami Davis Donna Gregory Sue Ellen French Madelyn Gill David Hoover Shirley Resler Eula Adkins Ruth Ann Logan Sandy Cable Jackie DeCamp Debbie Morgan
Volunteers Celebrate Chocolate Chip Day On May 14th SOMC Volunteers celebrated Chocolate Chip Day with a curbside event offered by Volunteer Services. Several volunteers drove through for one of Jenny Lavender’s famous Chocolate Chip Muffins!
We Love Our Volunteers A couple of our volunteers from Star, Inc. were unable to make it to the Fulton Building to celebrate during National Volunteer week – so when Star contacted Volunteer Services the following week noting this, the Volunteer Office came to Star Workshop, with treats and thanks to Brandi Pennington and David Hoover for their volunteering commitment to SOMC.
Have You Completed Your Volunteer Required Education? If you have not yet completed your required annual training packet forms please review and return the TB Questionnaire, Acknowledgement & Receipt and Student/ Non-Employee Acknowledgment Form as soon as possible to the Volunteer Office so that all volunteer information is up-to-date and in compliance for the year. If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the Volunteer Office at 740-356-8234.
Know Someone Interested In Volunteering? If so, send your friends to our website at http://www.somc.org/employee/volunteering/ so that they can learn about some of the volunteer opportunities that are available. They may also contact the Volunteer Office at 740-356-8234 or email to: lavendej@somc.org Have You “Liked” Us Yet On Facebook? If you aren’t already a fan of SOMC’s Facebook page, it’s time to “like” us! We will be posting photos and you just may see yourself in one of the postings!
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