HOSPITAL/VAVS REPORT

2009-2010

RUTH SCHAICH, CHMN

I would like to Thank President Shirley for allowing me to Chair this very important program. If it weren’t for our Veterans (Past and Present) we would not enjoy the Freedoms we do today. We must always keep them foremost in our efforts.
As you know I chair the Monday Night Bingo at the Cheyenne VAMC every Monday except Christmas. Our Veteran’s always say Thank You for thinking of them. Many of them have no means except the Canteen Books they win. I would not give this up unless my Health made it mandatory. Smiles priceless
This year we had 30 Auxiliaries Report for 93.75%.
Auxiliary Members working in VA, Nursing Home, Clinics, etc was 439 for 7,012 hours.
Auxiliary members making donated items 49 members, 745 hours, Value $3,998.38.
Auxiliary sponsored non-members volunteering 77 for 169 hours.
Auxiliary sponsored non-members making donated items 11 Volunteers, 87 hours, Value $446.82.
Auxiliary Members participating in Hospitalized Veteran Writing Project or making donations. 3 volunteers, 19 hours, $500.00
Applications for NAC Volunteer of the Year Award 0
Outstanding Hospital Volunteer None completed.

The goal of the Hospital & VAVS program is to meet the needs of hospitalized patients in VA Medical Centers and other hospitals thoughout this country. With the influx of this generations veterans and the rise in long-term rehabilitative services, there is a greater need for volunteers. However, the type of help needed is changing. Be sure to speak with your local VAVS Representative to find out how you can serve these special veterans.

In 1928 Volunteer Hospital work became the second National Program adopted by the Ladies Auxiliary VFW. As America's troops return from battle and aging warriors need medical attention, the Ladies Auxiliary has been there to assist with a cheerful smile, an encouraging word, and time to write or read a letter from loved ones. Thr organization volunteers 1.8 million hours a year.