The Prince George hospital Auxiliary was established in 1919 and in 2019 we celebrated our 100th anniversary. The Prince George ‘Ladies Auxiliary’ was established by Mrs. Cowie, the first president. She was a driving force to support the needs of the hospital as they set out to raise money mainly for linens, drapes and other incidentals. The first piece of equipment they funded was an x-ray machine for the grand price of $500.00! In 2017 the Auxiliary to UHNBC funded over $200,000.00 worth of equipment to the hospital.
Here are some events to watch for as we celebrate our Anniversary! Please stay tuned for further updates!
A 100th Anniversary quilt to the first baby born at UHNBC on January 1st.
A new mural at the information desk.
A 100th Anniversary commemorative Plaque and cake presented by Northern Health February 20th, 2019.
We HOSTED the BCAHA Provincial Conference April 14-17 2019.
Over 150 delegates around the province attending opening ceremonies at the Inn of the North.
Entertainment was provided by dancers and musicians from Prince George.
A $10,000.00 scholarship for a northern medical student at UNBC.
Two $1000.00 bursaries for CNC.
A 100th Anniversary Calendar
A 100th Anniversary Booklet.
An art show in the medical lab by our members.
An Auxiliary Services Photo Gallery at the hospital entrance.
May Auxiliary Day celebration – cake and ice cream in the Atrium.
A $100,000.00 pledge to the Jubilee Lodge renovation!
A 100th Anniversary quilt raffle from September to December.
Pictures from our 100th Annual General Meeting!
Sylvia Theesen is awarded her 30 year service pin at the 100th Anniversary AGM!
Service convenors: Sharon, Linda, Bette, Joan, Rhonda, Kathy, Joann
The 100th AGM Board of Directors: Lindy Steele, Karen Esslinger, Yvonne Perry, Lorretta Seminuk, Donna Bella, Sharon Vincent Absent: Corrinne Printz, Collette Leask, Anne Kazakoff, Sharon Egglestone
Treasurers Annabelle Ross and Dorothy Seiter!