What is the Auxiliary?
The Auxiliary’s Mission is to support NMC through fund-raising and positive community relations.
The NMC Auxiliary was formed by and for people who have a common commitment to the goals of the hospital and a concern for the health of the communities it serves. The Auxiliary works to promote goodwill on behalf of NMC. We enhance the delivery of quality care through the NMC Volunteer Program.
Auxiliary members before a business meeting.
The Auxiliary’s Impact
A nurse works with the training mannequin purchased by the Auxiliary.
Over the years, the Auxiliary has raised funds to purchase equipment and items that have enhanced healthcare services and the healing environment at NMC.
Some of those purchases include:
- $20,000 for purchase of Stop the Bleed kits for 21 schools in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties.
- $100,000 donation to the 2016 Capital Campaign.
- A training mannequin for use by clinical professionals
- Purchasing leaves on the Tree of Life honoring individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the hospital community.
- Purchasing an Emergency Disaster Tent
- A contribution to assist in the refurbishing of the NMC Conference Center
- A contribution assisting in the redecoration of the Healthy Beginnings room in the Family Birth Center
- $20,000 to support two patient rooms in the Progressive Care Unit
The Gift Gallery & Other Special Projects
NMC’s Gift Gallery is a large source of income for the Auxiliary. It is managed by the hospital liaison and volunteers. The shop is open Monday through Friday selling women’s accessories; a variety of baby items including stuffed animals, fresh flowers, books and candy to name just a few.
Every other year the Auxiliary helps organize Cardiac Capers, a musical variety show. This community effort draws large crowds and raises approximately $20,000 for the organization.
The Auxiliary also hosts several fundraisers throughout the year.
A picture from Cardiac Capers, which raises funds for NMC’s Auxiliary
Structure & Membership
Auxiliary members chat with a guest speaker before a meeting in NMC’s Conference Center.
Membership in the Auxiliary is open to all. Annual dues are $10. The general membership meets four times each year.
Meetings include a meal, special guest speaker and a business meeting and are held in September, November, February and April.
The Auxiliary is governed by a Board of Directors which consists of 15 volunteer members.
To fill out an application online, or to download a PDF version, please visit “Become an Auxiliary Member”
Getting Involved
The Auxiliary always welcomes new members. If you would like to learn more about our organization, or get a membership application in-person, please contact the Volunteer/ Auxiliary Office at 802-524-1055.