2014 Annual Meeting

The PEIAHA had a wonderful turnout for its 2014 Annual Meeting at the Royal Canadian Legion, Ellerslie.  Over 50 auxiliary members from across Prince Edward Island came for a day of education and networking, joined by guest Shirley Wallace from the Rev. W.J. Phillips Residence Auxiliary in Alberton.

Along with the regular business of an annual meeting, there was the opportunity to learn from other auxiliaries though written and oral reports.  Morning guest speaker Paul H. Schurman spoke of the work of the PEI Seniors' Secretariat, and afternoon speaker Her Honour Dorothy Lewis talked about the 1864 Charlottetown Conference and the 150th anniversary celebrations held this year.  Mrs. Lewis is the wife of PEI Lieutenant Governor Frank Lewis and a member of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary in Charlottetown.

A beautiful lunch was catered by Between Friends, and local musician Roy MacCaull entertained after lunch.  Door prizes and a chance to speak with friends old and new completed the day.

It is often said that healthcare is under pressure, both in terms of financial and human resources.  This can also be said of the volunteers groups who support healthcare facilities - there are never enough people and there is never enough money.  Volunteers listening and supporting each other in the work they do is important, and the PEIAHA helps its members do just that.

Tables Set and Ready

An Apple A Day!

PEIAHA President Doreen Wooder welcoming everyone to the meeting

Paul H. Schurman addressing the group

Nancy Coughlin (Queen Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary) and guest speaker Paul H. Schurman

Marlene Bolger (Western Hospital Auxiliary) selling a raffle ticket to Susan Cameron (Prince County Hospital Auxiliary) as Mary Cameron Morneau (PCH Auxiliary) looks on.  Marlene was also selling copies of Through The Years: The History of Western Hospital, a huge project she led to preserve the Alberton hospital's history. 

Stewart Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary and Kings County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary selling tickets for their latest fundraisers.

Her Honour Dorothy Lewis speaking about the events of the Charlottetown Conference of 1864 and the 150 anniversary celebrations this year.  Mrs. Lewis is a member of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary and the wife of PEI Lieutenant Governor Frank Lewis.

Her Honour Dorothy Lewis (Queen Elizabeth Hospital Auxiliary), in her 1864-style dress and Kit Loschiuk (Stewart Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary)