Join us for Chamber Coffee on Friday, June 15 in the Windom Area Hospital Cafeteria from 10-11 a.m. hosted by Windom Area Hospital Auxiliary.

CHAMBER BIO

When were you founded or when did you open in Windom?

The Windom Area Hospital Auxiliary formed for a second time in 1974 in anticipation of the “new” hospital being built at the current site.  We have members who have belonged to the Auxiliary all 44 years!!!

What are you featuring or discussing at Chamber Coffee this Friday?

We host the Chamber Coffee as a reminder to the community of all we do to support the hospital and to encourage people to join.  It also is a way for us to thank you as businesses for your support of what we do.

What are some of your goals?

Each year the Auxiliary donates all of the money we raise to purchase one piece of equipment for the hospital.  We ask businesses to become a patron member for $25, buy our raffle tickets at the fair, support our bake sales, etc.  This year’s project will be to purchase a Power Tower for the Physical Therapy department.  Cost is $5,365.

What is your favorite part of belonging to this organization? (managing/owning/working for your company?)

Belonging to the Hospital Auxiliary allows a person to meet new people.  Strong bonds are built working and volunteering side by side to support the hospital.

What is something members of the Windom Community may not know about your business (example: a service or product)?

Beginning in December 2015, Auxiliary members began serving as Lobby Hostesses Monday-Thursday for 3 hours a day to guide patients to different areas of the hospital.  This has been rewarding for both patients and members.

How many members (employees) do you have?

We currently have 43 active members and 30 associate members.

Are there any new changes to your organization (business) or changes coming up in the future?

Several Auxiliary members recently agreed to be trained to become part of the hospital’s Emergency Preparedness plan.

Do you have any specials or promotions coming up?

Beginning this fall, we have agreed to take over the sale of bags of fresh pecans from the Episcopal Church so look for advertising about that.