FCHN recognizes volunteers and their contributions

FARMINGTON — Franklin Community Health Network recently recognized its 112 volunteers, who contributed more than 15,000 hours over the past year.
The network held a party in the Franklin Memorial Hospital Bass Room, and the 60 volunteers who attended received gifts, and certificates and service bars and pins in recognition of their volunteer efforts.

Ten attendees won door prizes and entertainment was provided by the Moose Creek Cloggers.
Jodi Cordes, recruitment and volunteer services administrator, told the group, “You donate your time and talents day after day and with energy, enthusiasm, and commitment that is inspirational. The appreciation we feel for you is truly second to none.”
Tim Churchill, FCHN chief executive officer, said, “I’m pleased to be able to spend a few minutes with you today. We can’t thank you enough for your roles in making this a special place. We are grateful that you choose to spend your time here helping others.”
FCHN has 112 volunteers who help out in numerous hospital departments and affiliated FCHN organizations, contributing 15,258 hours of service in 2017. Volunteers can be found greeting patients at the escort desk, parking cars, decorating for special functions, filing, processing orders in shipping and receiving, reminding patients of their appointments, and much more.
Cordes gave special recognition to the top 10 contributor: Pam Yenco, 813 hours, gift shop; Nye Mosher, 513, maintenance; Frank Slater, 422, valet parking; Eugene Martineau, 420, escort desk; Jean Rand, 409, escort desk and auxiliary; Darlene Hogan, 364, escort desk; Alvin McDonald, 351, medical records and escort desk; Bonnie Slater, 345, special projects; Marion Hutchinson, 336, escort desk; and Sharon Sauschuck, 312, gift shop.
In addition to this annual recognition event, perks to being a volunteer include skills training, free holiday turkey, free flu shot and complimentary meal privileges.
Cordes welcomes calls from anyone who might be interested in volunteering. She can be reached at 207-779-2635.

PHOTO: Some of the top volunteers recognized recently by Franklin Community Health Network were, from left, Sharon Sauschuck, Nye Mosher, Marion Hutchinson, Eugene Martineau, Darlene Hogan, Alvin McDonald, Frank Slater, and Pam Yenco. (Submitted photo)