VOLUME 42, ISSUE 4, JULY/AUGUST 2016

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

As I grow older I continually find new things that disturb my sleep. You would think as I slowly loose my hearing I wouldn’t hear the dogs barking, especially those across the canyon in Concow. I can even be awakened by critters digging holes in the backyard looking for grubs. Inside the house it’s the cat jumping off the bed, the cat jumping on the bed, my husband moving to the recliner to get relief from his aching back, my husband coming back to bed. I hope you don’t have anything disturbing your sleep but especially nighttime leg cramps. If you do, please read on. Mine started two years ago. The two most common causes

I heard were low potassium and dehydration. For me it seems to be lack of movement. If I sit too long with knees

bent, either hours working at the computer, extended rides in the car, or locked in front of a casino slot machine, odds

are that my toes will cramp up sometime between lights out and midnight. Left unchecked, the cramp creeps up the shin then round back of the thigh. I have had times when I was in such pain I was screaming. Walking helped but it

was usually temporary relief. I did some web searching and found a page entitled “Nocturnal Leg Cramps for Dum-

mies”. It was a good read but not as fascinating as the sug-gested search at the bottom of the Google page turned out

to be: nocturnal leg cramps pickle juice. Continued on Page

DIRECTOR OF VOLUNTEER AND RETAIL SERVICES

Rebecca Williams

“No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.”

~John Maxwell

Board Meeting Synopsis 7 Board Members 11 Birthdays 12 Classified Ads 6 Courtesy Desks 3, 6 Gift Shop 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Remembrances 7 Spotlight 4 Thrift Shop & Boutique 6 Upcoming Events 11 Volunteer Opportunities 2 Volunteer Reminders 2

Karen Fry Miller

Volunteer since July 2011 Assignment(s): Volunteer Services

Pink Feather Editor 2016 Volunteer President

Hospice 4 Joint Commission 3 Lifeline 4 Meals on Wheels 5 Messengers 5 New Members 11

Photos from the:

4/25 Annual Golf Tournie 8 5/12 Dining Out Day 9 6/15 General Mtg 10 Thrift Shop Back Room 10

It can be said many ways: “it takes a whole orchestra”; “it takes a village”, and in the case of our hospital, it

takes 400+ of our Volunteer Family to help our organization provide services to our communities!

The month of May we received tremendous support from

the 100+ volunteers, friends and relatives, to hold our annual Dining Out for Meals on Wheels fundraiser. In addition to the May support our Meals on Wheels

program was extremely short on drivers and Meal Movers in the month of June and by the grace of many volunteers

giving extra (or performing new tasks!) we were able to provide an average of 85 meals per day to Ridge residents.

We have had many volunteers wearing their “I Volunteering at FRH” pins which resulted in an increase in the amount of applications given out and received for processing. We hope to be adding new volunteers and

hope to fill some of our key vacancies to give those of you picking up extra shifts a break.

Thank you all for your continued support of our mission

here at FRH. You are all treasured and appreciated by the staff you work with, the people you serve and the people

you serve with. Each and every one of you are the instruments that make us the best orchestra in the world!

Go Green—Receiving this newsletter via e-mail rather than snail mail will save paper, postage, time and

energy. Send an e-mail to rebecca.williams@ah.org to be added to the email list. Look at the bottom of the page to see how many new “greenies” were added the

last two months. Thank you so much. Please tell a friend to join in.

VOLUNTEER REMINDERS

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Our FRH Volunteers have opportunities to save both inside and outside of the hospital. REMEMBER to always BRING YOUR BADGE. FRH Café— Volunteers get a free meal for every shift worked (up to $7.50) FRH Outpatient Pharmacy— Volunteer discount is 10% off

over the counter items. If you do not have insurance, the discount for prescriptions is cost (to the Pharmacy) plus $10.00--so if the Pharmacy buys a drug for $10.00 then you pay $20.00. There is no

discount on your insurance co-pay. Life Line gives a discount to all volunteers – inquire at Lift Line office Discount at Gift Shop Discount at Thrift Shop & Uniquely Yours Boutique Discount at local gyms Discount at these local businesses: Ace Hardware, Paradise Adam & Eve’s Hair Care gives 10% off -- ask for Susie Mountain Mikes Pizza UPS store Annual Recognition Luncheon Annual Holiday Luncheon Free Flu vaccinations $10 gift certificate for each person you refer to become a

volunteer ONCE they complete the application process Hours--Please be sure to record your volunteer time every time that you volunteer. This includes meetings, committees and work that you do at home -- like knitting baby caps -- for the hospital. It is important that the hospital capture all the hours that are donated by our volunteers. Ideas & Suggestions—If you have a suggestion or idea for improvement in the hospital, you have a few options to submit it. If you have a Novell sign-on, you can access the Bright Ideas icon on any hospital computer. If you do not have a sign-on you can let your supervisor know your idea (verbally or in writing) or call Rebecca at 876-2134. Submissions can be done anonymously through any of these avenues. Work Orders—if you notice something in your work area that needs to be repaired, please let the staff, Chairperson or Rebecca know and we can submit a work order.

NEW: Cardiology Volunteer: assist Cardiology staff with Assist Cardiology patients with wayfinding from Cardio to various departments in the hospital. Assist patients/visitors in Cardiology lobby and assist staff with clerical duties. Shifts vary M-F.

Courtesy Desk(s) Volunteer: assist patients and visitors who come into the FRH and FRHC. Main/ER desk shifts open Fri (8am-12pm); FRHC Wed (8am-12pm). Alternates needed every day at all locations M-F 8am-12pm or 12-4pm.

Hospice Office Volunteer: Assist Hospice office staff with various clerical duties, computer experience preferred. Shifts open Wednesdays and Fridays, 8am-12pm.

NEW: Marketing/Community Wellness Volunteer: Party in the Park Volunteer. Meet at Marketing building at 3:30pm; help transport and set up outdoor canopy, table and chairs at Park. Volunteer can sit with FRH staff at booth or return at dusk to help take down and transport items back to Marketing building.

NEW: Marketing/Community Wellness Volunteer: Dinner with a Doctor Volunteer. Provide support to Marketing Department on day of event (4th Thursday of each month January-October). Help with set up and take down of tables/chairs for event; audio/visual experience helpful to assist with presentation set-up.

Meals on Wheels Drivers: help deliver meals to Paradise and Magalia residents. Route open on Fridays; alternates needed every day M-F from 11:15am-1:30pm.

Meals on Wheels Lunch Loader: lunch loaders help label the meal lids and, working with the FRH kitchen staff, load meals into individual serving trays. Alternates needed M-F 9:30-11:30am (Fridays start at 8:30am).

Meals on Wheels (MOW) Office: return messages, place calls to find substitutes, answer customer calls and pro-vide information on MOW to callers. Shift open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-11:30am.

Outpatient Surgery Center (OSC) Volunteer: Provide support for clinical staff in pre & post op areas; Provide support to patients, families and caregivers in the Front and Back lobby areas. Shift open every day.

Thrift Shop Over/Under Volunteer: assist Thrift Shop with straightening the sales floor (picking up items under and over the racks and shelving). This is a new role and we are hoping to have volunteers come in before and after the store opens for about a half hour.

Thrift Shop: Assist with sales, help stock sales floor, sort and price donations. Store hours are M-W 9am-5pm; Th 9am-8pm; F 9am-3pm and Sun 12-4pm. You let us know your availability and we’ll find a spot for you!

Transition of Care Volunteer: Contact patient or Healthcare Power of Attorney within 24-72 hours of discharge; utilize patient script for asking specific questions; document responses and any concerns or questions. Clinical background preferred Shifts open Mondays and Fridays, hours flexible.

Uniquely Yours Boutique: Promote and enhance the retail service environment at the Uniquely Yours Boutique. (Proceeds directly benefit our Hospice programs). Alternates needed every day Sunday-Friday.

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GIFT SHOP

COURTESY DESK

I want to thank everyone for the prayers, condolences and

cards I received with the passing of my husband, Ed.

You have been my FRH support family during the time he was ill and I thank you for that.

With gratitude for your support of the Gift Shop this spring, we are entering summer with many

choices for you.

Thank you for doing your Mother’s Day, Graduation and Father’s Day shopping with us. By shopping local,

you are helping fund items needed by patients and staff alike.

We have removed two longstanding items that were no longer popular: CD’s and magazines. The front

corner is transitioning to mid-summer with a 4th of July theme.

Many of you have grown to like our newer snacks including nuts from Colorado Nuts and chocolates from

Abdallah candies.

We continue to add affordable gifts every Thursday morning to help you care for others.

It is hard to believe, but by the time you read this, we will be taking into inventory items for fall.

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Patti Gitschel

Volunteer since February 2007 Assignment(s): Courtesy Desk Chairperson—Courtesy Desk

Carrie Lambert

Volunteer since January 2007 Assignment(s): Gift Shop Stock Pink Feather contributing author

JOINT COMMISSION CORNER

Emergency Codes can be located on the back of your ID badge. Each of us in the organization is responsible for assuring the safety and security of FRH.

Code Red Fire Code Code Blue Medical Emergency Code Black Total Hospital Evacuation Code Pink Infant Abduction Code Purple Child Abduction Code Yellow Bomb threat Code Gray Violent or Combative Individual

(Call the PBX operator at x7777 for a Code Gray and give the location)

Code Silver Person with a weapon and/ or Hostage Situation Code Orange Hazardous Material Spill/ Release Code White Surge Plan, ER Overcrowding

(Main Lobby CD Volunteers assist during Code White) Code Triage Internal Internal Disaster Code Triage External External Disaster

AMBROSIA ORZO SALAD (25 SERVINGS)

Drain 2—20 oz cans chunk pineapple, save 1 /34 c juice. Drain 1—20 oz can crushed pineapple. Drain 2 cans mandarin oranges. Store fruit in airtight bowl overnight in refrigerator.

Heat 3 quarts water, 2 tsp salt and 1 tbs veggie oil to boil. Add 1 pound package of Orzo pasta. Cook at rolling boil 15 minutes. Drain. Rinse. Drain. Cool to room temp.

In heavy sauce pan, combine 1 cup sugar, 2 tbs flour, 1/2 tsp salt. Stir in 2 eggs and reserved pineapple juice. Cook over medium heat until thick, about the same time as pasta cooking. Add 1 tbs lemon juice. Set aside to cool to room temp. Combine sauce and pasta in airtight bowl over-night in refrigerator.

Add above fruit (re-drain first). Add 1 cup each, shredded coconut and mini-marshmallows. Fold in 19 oz Cool Whip. Refrigerate. Will keep for a week.

HOSPICE

LIFELINE

I knew what my motive was to be a hospice volunteer. Suddenly I wanted to know why my fellow hospice

volunteers do this work. I began my journey interviewing, by telephone, my fellow volunteers. In this multi-part

series, I will share their experience, strength and hope with you. Any errors in my reporting are mine alone and

do not reflect on the hospice volunteers I admire so much. - Walt Mather

===============

Several months have passed since I spent time with the only son of a woman in hospice care. He was probably in his late thirties. As his mother passed I asked him to tell

me about her. He told me about their life together in a small, river town in California. This seemed to fulfill his need to share his mother's story and his relationship

with her with someone. He wrote me a letter of gratitude. Often questions about life will come up. It's important to be present to ask the survivor the right questions and to

really listen and to hear what they may say. I bring flowers, each visit, to Hospice House to let patients and

loved ones know how much they are cared for. Some call me the "Flower Lady". Praying with folks is a sacred time for me. I once brought flowers into the room of a daughter

visiting her father. He asked if I would pray with them. For seven years I was a "Pink Lady" at Feather River

Hospital. My husband benefited from Hospice care while at another hospice facility. I will always be grateful.

This is important work. - Carolyn Melf

I was hospice trained at Enloe Hospital in Chico. I found I

could relate to a patient when I accepted exactly where they were in the dying process. In time I learned to release them when they did pass on. Some patients were harder to

release than others…I have lots of good memories. - June Bowman

I started here as a volunteer and, in time, became a

contract employee, an Associate Chaplain. It seems that caregiving comes pretty naturally to me. I do believe my

life experiences and the help of God contribute to the hospice skills I use here. My heart goes out to the patient in need of support during a medical crisis. And after they have passed, I assist Julie (Sciligo) in the bereavement counselling we provide the family. This is a privilege.

- Trish Davy

Now you can also enjoy the same peace of mind on the go.

HomeSafe with AutoAlert can automatically call for help if it detects a fall. Even if you can’t push the button yourself.

Drop by the Feather River Hospital Lifeline office at

5858 Canyon View Drive or call 530-876-2145 for more information.

Office hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday

8am—12pm

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Whitford Mather

Volunteer since July 2013 Assignment(s): Hospice Patient Care

Chairperson—Hospice

Sid Ryder

Volunteer since October 1993 Assignment(s): Courtesy Desk

Chairperson—Lifeline

SPOTLIGHT—SLEEP CARE

The Sleep Medicine Center at Feather River Hospital is a diagnostic and treatment laboratory for people with sleep

apnea. Those who suffer from sleep apnea suffer from involuntary breathing pauses every hour.

Following a consultation, your doctor may refer you to the Sleep Medicine Center for a sleep study, called a

Polysomnography Study. This study is conducted at the center in a comfortable, home-like, bedroom. While you sleep, a specially trained technician in the observation

room monitors your breathing patterns, muscle movement, blood oxygen level, heart rate, eye movement, airflow and

brain activity. Each bedroom has attached shower and bathroom facilities so you can prepare for your normal day.

Poor sleep symptoms include:

Excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue Loud snoring accompanied by periods of no breathing

Falling asleep while driving or during other daytime activities

Waking with a dry throat Morning headaches

Irritability and mood changes Restless sleep

If you believe you might suffer from sleep apnea, consult your family doctor for a sleep medicine consultation and ask for a referral to the Sleep Medicine Center at Feather

River Hospital.

They are located on campus at 1925 Peach Lane. Their phone number is 530) 876-7242.

One of the employees at the Sleep Medicine Center is Bill Maydole. He is also a Meals on Wheels volunteer.

To begin with today, I have to give kudos and thank yous to all the wonderful volunteers who helped us achieve

success with our Dining Out fundraiser. We had 30 food establishments who kindly participated by giving Meals on Wheels a percentage of their receipts on Dining Out Thursday. Thus far our total sum earned is $17,724.15.

An amazing total I think.

In thanking our sponsors, I also have to wonder though why so few national chain food establishments participate

in Dining Out. To my recollection the local Round Table and Baskin Robbins are the only two nationally recognized

food establishments that participate annually. Now the question is, why? We have four other national chain

establishments in Paradise. How special would it be if these restaurants decided to join in? We could be mutual supporters of one another. The community frequents their restaurants and they in turn support the community with their Dining Out participation. If anyone knows how we

can make this happen, by all means let us know. A small community such as ours can be proud of the programs in place to benefit its residents, but the sky's the limit of

what could be.

See bottom of column to the right for the names of the winners of the drawings and the list of the great prizes

they received.

In June we were really stretched to the limit with so many volunteers on vacation. This happens periodically so having a substantial substitute list to draw from helps

enormously. If you hear of someone wanting to volunteer, but unable to make a weekly commitment, substituting is for them. Please give the names of interested volunteers

to Rebecca or have them call the Volunteer Services Office at 876-7995 x 7789.

At the moment our needs are as follows: a driver is needed on Tuesdays for the H route. On Wednesdays we need drivers for both the C and H routes. Fridays a driver is

needed for the B route. In addition we need a substitute driver on the E route for the months of July and August. In the office we have numerous openings. We need help

on both Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11:30 am. On Thursdays we have a position to fill from 12-4 pm.

Step right up and let us hear from you.

Have a wonderful summer enjoying picnics, fishing, camping, and the "cool" evenings sitting outdoors on the deck. Sprinkle in the joy of spending time with family and

friends and you have the recipe for a lovely summer.

We'll see you in the Fall.

MEALS ON WHEELS

MESSENGERS

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Cris Overacker – Messenger Services Volunteer is this month’s contributor. Thank you Chris!

+++++++++++++++++++++++++

Ever think about life’s “Reset Button”?

I got the privilege of volunteering at the Golf Tournament last month. I had a great time, but while on the golf course I kept noticing these oddly shaped white bottles. They were

in the golf carts and various stations around the course .

After asking several other volunteers and golfers I learned the bottles contained Super Seeds! This mixture of green seeds and fertilizer is to be sprinkled into divots (holes) created when a golfer hits more ground than ball and is

unable to find the missing piece of sod. Thus creating the chance of a “Reset Button” for this little patch of grass. A chunk of grass has been torn out but the foundation

for new growth is provided.

As I deliver mail around the hospital I see many of patients and visitors. Some are happy, some are sad, but they are all being taken care of by the staff and/or volunteers. I believe patients, staff and volunteers are

having their “Reset Button” taken care of.

Whether physically, mentally, or spirituality we all need to start fresh sometimes. Out with the old dead grass and

in with new. Each shift I volunteer at the hospital my outlook on life gets reset. New seeds of ideas and the

fertilizer of growth are added to my life and spirit.

Things are going great in Messenger Services. The mail is being delivered timely and with care by the volunteers

and our “Reset Buttons” are being pushed.

Helga Ryer

Volunteer since June 2008 Assignment(s): MOW Driver

Chairperson—Meals on Wheels

Susan Dunlap-Henriques

Volunteer since April 2010 Assignment(s): Messenger

Chairperson—Messenger

DINING OUT DRAWING WINNERS AND PRIZES

Winner—Grand Prize: Alvin Young One night stay Durham House Inn; Red Tavern Bistro (Chico) gift certificate

Winner—First Prize: Linda Ridgeway California Museum Pass (1 year membership); 4 passes each to California State Railroad Museum, Fairytale Town, California Automobile Museum, Sacramento Zoo plus a $50 Visa card

Winner—Second Prize: Jerold Cauthon One night stay at Feather Falls Casino & Lodge plus a $30 dining certificate

THRIFT SHOP & BOUTIQUE

Well, Summer is here along with the warm weather. People are on the move with vacations planned and children home for the summer. It’s swimsuit time!!

With July upon us, the stores will be closed July 3rd and 4th so all can enjoy hot dogs and fireworks. The volunteer display board at the hospital will be covered by the Thrift

store for July and the Boutique for August. Thanks to Georgia T. and Dodie A. They are sharing their talents this

year. Be sure to check out the case.

We usually don’t plan sales too far in advance due to volume of merchandise, but Deanna has stated that July 13 will be a store wide sales day for both stores so extra help would be appreciated. Mark it on your calendar if you can

spare us some time that day. Thanks!

We are in need of back room volunteers as follows: Kid’s Dept. Mon., Thurs. & Fri. all shifts.

Shoes: Thurs. & Friday any shift

A big Thank you to all of the volunteers! Because you voted at the March General Meeting to pay for a security

camera system for the Thrift Store, we now are enjoying a new sense of security.

To the Thrift Shop Volunteers and Staff: We wanted to take a moment to remind all of you as to

why we have taken this security measure. Some of the reasons are: increase in armed/unarmed

robberies at Paradise businesses; theft by customers in our store; use of our changing rooms as bathrooms by

customers; the setting of two separate fires in the alley just outside our back door; staff not being able to see who is in

the alley when unlocking the back door.

If you have any questions or concerns about the system, please contact Deanna or myself. Thank you Rebecca

We are so proud of the back room area cleanup, that we wanted to share a few pics. (before/after). This is a work in

progress, but just had to “show off” a little right now. Without all of you, it could not happen. See page 10.

April 2016 to Hospice $17,012. Year to Date to Hospice $59,145.

Dates for your calendar: July 3-4 Stores Closed! July 13 Storewide Sales

Aug. 14th FRH Picnic

There is a new provider at the FRHC, Jill Sturges, NP, who is permanent full time! This should help appointment

availability!

The Call Center has moved from the FRHC Lower Level with no windows and rather cramped quarters, to a charming building on the FRH Campus. I'm sure they'll be happy there with the canyon view, patio, patio doors, lots

of windows, and kitchen!! We miss seeing them, but know they should be happy there!!

Joint Commission is due to come visit the Clinic and Rebecca prepared a handy "cheat-sheet" for the front desk

volunteers. This is attached to the desk binder for all volunteers to see.

There is no longer a housekeeper at the Clinic during the day. It was so helpful having her. EVS said they are

"revisiting" that position and messes (unless urgent) will have to wait until the evening housekeeper comes in.

The Clinic is still short of help and one volunteer is often taking 3-4 shifts/week. Rebecca has someone she will be

sending our way!! AMEN!!

Jennifer Niswonger, previous Clinic Director, has taken another position. In the interim, and while the search is on, Hugh is taking her place but Hugh is out until 6/29. In the meantime, we need to go to Leslie, Lisa, and Amanda in

Administration.

Leon, our security guard, is back. We will keep him in our prayers for continued healing!

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Nancy Zastrow

Volunteer since December 2011 Assignment(s): Thrift Shop Chairperson—Thrift Shop &

Uniquely Yours Boutique

COURTESY DESK—CLINIC

Rosemary Poshard

Volunteer since October 2008 Assignment(s): Courtesy Desk Chairperson—Courtesy Desk

FRH Clinic

CLASSIFIED ADS

Yamaha Portable Grand Electronic Piano with full keyboard and bench.

Light wood color. $300 FIRM.

Phone 249-1440 and ask for Sandy.

++++++++++++++++++

All wood table with five sturdy captain's chairs. The table goes from round to oval with an insert.

and needs a bit of TLC. Asking $150.

Call Rosemary 518-3441 or 872-5262.

President’s Message (Page 1)

When I clicked on the link I found this: “drinking an ounce or two of pickle juice can stop cramping within about 85

seconds -- faster than water alone. And many athletes drink pickle juice before exercise, to help prevent muscle cramps

in the first place.”

I love dill pickles and always have a supply in the ice box. The next time I had a tingle in the toes, I got up and filled a

double shot glass, walked around the house for two minutes, and gone. Since then I have used up the juice in

many a jar of pickles so now I buy just the juice from Ama-zon. I’ve talked with lots of my friends about this, some

already knew about it, and some drink Mother’s apple ci-der. Some drink it before going to sleep.

This pickle juice was an easy solution for my leg cramp problem. Serious sleep issues such as sleep apnea need

serious solutions. This month’s Spotlight features the Feather River Hospital Sleep Medicine Center.

Please go back to Page 4 for the Spotlight.

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Marie Miller

Marie passed June 11, 2016.

She was a volunteer since 2012 and served in the

Cancer Center.

Please keep her husband, Todd, and their family in your thoughts and prayers

Marie’s memorial service will be at Paradise Chapel of the

Pines, 5691 Almond Street, Paradise, on July 16 at 1:00, with a gathering to follow at the Moose Lodge,

5275 Skyway Road, Paradise.

Joann Montgomery

Joann passed on June 14, 2016. JoAnne was a volunteer in the Thrift Shop and Boutique for

the past eight years.

JoAnne was very active in our community, belonging to the Moose Lodge, Gold Nugget Museum and more. She loved

her family more than anything and will be missed by many. Please keep her husband, John, who is also a

volunteer in our Hospice program, and their family in your thoughts and prayers.

Bill Goggia

Bill passed away on June 21.

Bill started volunteering in 2012

as a Courtesy Cart Driver on Tuesday and Thursday

afternoons.

Bill was a diamond in the rough and known for having a great sense of humor and a love of rhubarb pie.

Those who have the fortune to ride with him will especially miss his smile and gentle grace.

Please keep his friends and family in your thoughts and prayers.

Memorial services will be held July 2 at 10:00am

at the Paradise Chapel of the Pines, 5691 Almond Street, Paradise

Synopsis of the May 11, 2016 Volunteer Board Meeting

Hospice Conference Room

Two of our members were absent due to either family or personal business.

New business was focused on selecting a Chairman for the 2017 Nominating Committee. This position must be

held by a board member and Sid Ryder graciously offered her time and energies. She was charged with finding two active volunteers to be on the committee.

We also discussed plans for the June 15 general meeting as well as the need for MOW office assistance on

Tuesday and Thursday.

Synopsis of the June 15 2016 Volunteer Board Meeting

SDA Fellowship Hall

All board members were present

At the President’s request all persons reported on the need for volunteers or alternates. This information was

presented at the following general meeting.

The next Board meting will be September 15. The next General Meeting is October 19. This is the

required education meeting and will also offer flu shots. Due to the popularity of this meeting it has been relocated

to the Elks Lodge.

YOUR BOARD AT WORK

REMEMBRANCES

CONTINUED FROM ...

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT—APRIL 25, 2016

MEALS ON WHEELS DINING OUT DAY—MAY 12, 2016

BEFORE

GENERAL MEETING—JUNE 15, 2016

THRIFT SHOP BACK ROOM RE-DO

AFTER

NEW MEMBERS

We just added nine (9) new volunteers

to our Feather River family:

Sharalyn Armstrong (Special Projects) Cheryl Bundlie (Gift Shop)

James Crawford (MOW) Wanda Elliott (MOW)

Jason Griffiths (Courtesy Cart) Cynthia Mack (Thrift Shop) Angela Nano (Thrift Shop) Maria Slater (Thrift Shop)

Cynthia Watts (MOW) Gary Watts (MOW)

Be sure to seek out and give our new

members a warm welcome.

Also, let others know we need more volunteers. Applying is simple.

Opportunities are on page 2. Pick up an application for them today!

Applications are available at the Hospital Courtesy Desk

Clinic Courtesy Desk OR Thrift Store

Sunday, August 14, 2016

FRH Picnic 11am-2pm Paradise Aquatic Park

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Volunteer Board Meeting 10-11am Feather River Hospital Board Room

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Volunteer Board Meeting 9:30-10:30am General Meeting 11am

Location? +++++ Educational Meeting +++++

+++++ Flu vaccinations +++++ RSVP required

Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Volunteer Board Meeting 9-10am

General Meeting 10:30am-12:15pm Seventh Day Adventist Fellowship Hall

5720 Academy Drive, Paradise +++++ 2017 Board Election +++++

RSVP required

Thursday December 1, 2016 12-1:30pm

Annual Volunteer Holiday Luncheon Elks Lodge, Grand Hall

Clark Rd, Paradise Invitations will be sent out in November, 2016

RSVP required

DATE NOT SET YET January, 2017

Volunteer Board Meeting Potluck at noon followed by meeting

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UPCOMING EVENTS

YOUR 2016 VOLUNTEER BOARD

Karen Fry Miller, President Betty Roberts, President Elect

Marsha Lanam, Secretary Linda Marvin, Treasurer

Fran Ranuio, Assistant Treasurer Carol Dixon, Parliamentarian

Department Chairpersons:

Patti Gitschel, Courtesy Cart Betty Roberts, Gift Shop Whitford Mather, Hospice

Sid Ryder, Lifeline Helga Ryer, Meals on Wheels

Susan Dunlap-Henriques, Messengers Nancy Zastrow, Thrift Shop &

Uniquely Yours Boutique

Pink Feather Karen Fry Miller, Editor

Carrie Lambert, Gift Shop contributor Cris Overacker, Messenger contributor

Rosemary Poshard, FRC contributor

THE PINK FEATHER

is published 6 times a year for the Feather River Hospital Volunteer

Association. They will be issued the last week of the month prior to January, March, May,

July, September, and October.

Comments or suggestions are welcome and should be emailed to the

Editor, Karen Fry Miller, at pinkfeathereditor@gmail.com or sent

to her attention at Volunteer Services Office on the Hospital campus.

JULY BIRTHDAYS

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

1 Sandra Cory (Thrift Shop) Jan Postolka (Courtesy Desk) Bonnie Reichenberg (Gift Shop) 2 Richard Pozar (MOW) Anna Randall (Thrift Shop) 4 Justine Goodell (Gift Shop) Elsa Nokleby (Gift Shop) 5 Nancy Zastrow (Thrift Shop) 7 Susan Henriques (Messenger) 8 Valerie Decker (MOW) Jeep Hall (Thrift Shop) 9 Barbara Reil (Lifeline) 10 Kenneth Clifford (Courtesy Cart) 13 Patricia Thompson (Courtesy Desk) 16 Evangeline Chinn (ER) Don Cooper (Thrift Shop) 17 Jacqueline Koehler (Messenger) Sharon Valdez (Thrift Shop) 18 Elaine Helmick (Hospice Patient Care) Gerald Lambert (Special Projects) 19 Joyce Atchison (FROP) Lori Martin (MOW) Janis Short (Special Projects) 22 Mavis Samuels (MOW) Lisa Wright (FROC) 24 Sylvia Carter (Courtesy Desk) 25 Jason Griffiths (Courtesy Cart) Charles Hanson (MOW) Sharon Holt (Thrift Shop) Jeanette Roman (Honorary) 26 Lisa Cook (MOW) Sue McDaniel (Messenger) Judi Miller (Thrift Shop) 28 James Ratekin (Lifeline) Jane Klotz (Honorary) 30 Toni SweAt-Keddy (Hospice Office) Diana Zinkin (Thrift Shop)

1 Patt CornelL (Thrift Shop) Whitford Mather (Hospice Patient Care) Sid Ryder (Lifeline, Courtesy Desk) Jennifer Taylor (Thrift Shop) 3 Jay Cooke (Courtesy Cart) 4 Pamela Martin (Thrift Shop) 5 Katharine Abbay (Gift Shop) Schelley Kurle (Thrift Shop) Anna Vargas (MOW) 7 William McNelley (MOW) 8 Cheryl Caldwell (Gift Shop) Stacey Kizziar (Home Health) 9 Susan Laureyssen (Thrift Shop) Naomi McIntosh (Thrift Shop) 12 Rose Lunak (OSC) 13 Leroy Turner (MOW, Marketing, Messenger) 15 Sue Harrington (MOW) 16 Karen Fry Miller (Volunteer Services) Ron Serrano (Messenger) 17 Diane Otten (Gift Shop) Susan Sterling (Hospice Patient Care) 18 Marie Smith (Hospice Patient Care) 20 Shandel Scarlett (Special Projects) 21 Wanda Elliott (MOW) 22 Anna Dorado (Courtesy Desk) Ladd McDonald (Courtesy Desk) 23 Kenneth Brown (MOW) 24 Marcel Grondahl (Thrift Shop) 25 Georgia Thibault (Thrift Shop) Carmen Velasco (MOW) 27 Evelyn Kirchner (MOW) Trudy Marsh (MOW) 29 Rebecca Comer (Courtesy Desk) Evelyn KLing (Thrift Shop) Patricia Pierce (MOW) 30 Shannah Hess (Cancer Center)

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EARLY SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

1 Marsha Lanam (Courtesy Desk)

Sherry Rice (Cancer Center) 2 Gayle Buckholz (MOW) Gwen Spruell (Lifeline) 3 Colleen Long (Hospice Patient Care) 5 Kellen Harry (Thrift Shop) Nancy Ward (MOW) 6 Roxana Hodges (MOW) 7 Cindy English (Courtesy Desk) 8 Jean Talamantes (Gift Shop) Teresa Tobias (Community Wellness) Cynthia Watts (MOW) 9 Paul Eaton (Courtesy Cart) 10 Wanda Goss (Thrift Shop) Gerry Miller (MOW) Ona Reardon (Thrift Shop)

WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED????

We are reaching out to all of our volunteers to see if

you would be interested in helping us create a “check in” calling system. There are many of our volunteers who live alone and some have friends that call and check in

with them every day. On the other hand, we have volunteers who would love to have this but do not have

someone that can do this for them.

Please contact Rebecca via phone or email if you would like to receive a phone call each day or if you would like

to be a caller. FRH used to have a caller program and that it was throughout the community; our goal at this point in time is to start with our volunteer family and if

we can, to expand it to the community.