The mission of the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is to enhance the stay of the patient in hospital by:
- assisting patients, staff and visitors in many areas of the hospital
- raising money to help purchase much-needed equipment
- promoting awareness in the community of the functions of the Auxiliary
About Us
New members are always welcome and needed, but you don't have to be an Auxiliary member to help with our fundraising projects.
Our Auxiliary Executive consists of a President, President Elect, Member at Large, Executive Secretary, Treasurer and Past President who meet once per month. General Meetings are held three times per year. Regular General Meetings are held in February and October. Our Annual General Meeting takes place in June and our Awards Tea is held early in the fall. Awards and certificates are bestowed on deserving members by an Awards Committee of volunteers.
Applications Welcome!
If you are interested in volunteering at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, please complete the Application Form Questionnaire and return it to the Information Desk, Muskoka Mocha Coffee Bar, or email your completed application to smmh.auxiliary@mahc.ca.
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Fundraising and Special Events
Traditional annual events include Raffles, Tag Days (July), our 'Christmas in October' Bazaar and Luncheon, and our Christmas House Tour. As well, many special events are held throughout the year. Our in-hospital ventures like Muskoka Mocha coffee bar, HELPP Lottery and the Gift Shop continue to be very successful, and with the support of both our permanent and seasonal residents, proceeds from our fundraising activities have enabled us to assist our community hospital in a variety of ways.
Scholarships
The SMMH Auxiliary offers two annual scholarship awards of $1,000 each: one to a staff member and one to a local graduating high school student, both of who are continuing their education in the field of health sciences. Awards are given out at the SMMH Auxiliary AGM in June each year. Guidelines and application forms for staff and students are also available at the Auxiliary's Information Desk at the SMMH Site or by calling 705-645-4404, ext. 3338.
Donations
We are always grateful to the members of our community who kindly donate items for our raffles, events, Gift Shop, and Craft Group. Friends of the Auxiliary - both individuals and businesses - are greatly appreciated for the ongoing support they give to our various fundraising ventures. A special thank you goes to the Gravenhurst and Bracebridge Hospital Bridge Clubs who donate thousands of dollars annually to the Auxiliary as well as Annylynders Hairstyling and the Gravenhurst and Bracebridge branches of the Royal Canadian Legion for their continued support.
Contact Us
For further information, an application, or to offer your assistance, please call 705-645-4404, ext. 3338 and speak with our Co-ordinator of Volunteers. Our mailing address is:
SMMH Auxiliary
75 Ann Street
Bracebridge ON P1L 2E4
Email: smmh.auxiliary@mahc.ca
Contact Us