Volunteers Honored in 2006

Redlands Community Hospital Honors Dedication and Contributions of Volunteers

REDLANDS, CA - Redlands Community Hospital honored 75 volunteers Tuesday, October 17, at their Auxiliary General Meeting for their unwavering support to patients, physicians and hospital staff.

With more than 55,000 combined hours of service, volunteers play a vital role in contributing to the quality of care at Redlands Community Hospital. Volunteers assist in nearly every area of the hospital including admitting, gift shop, nursing units, pharmacy, information desks, emergency services, outpatient service areas and clerical areas.

Volunteers Luis Vega, Teal Taylor, Illeen White and Warren Monroe were honored as "Rookies of the Year" for their great dedication to excel in their fields of service.

Ann McMahon received an award for 25 years of service; Claudia Martin, Leal Tallman, Jan Windhausen and Avonne Zevenbergen for 10 years of service; and Nancy Bologna, Nancy Brown, Bill Keough, Ginger Lester, Larry Marona, Marcea Nichols, Marlene Padavick, Joyce Perrah, Marcia Van Mouwerik, and Bonnie Wallman for five years of service. Carol Huston was recognized for donating 16,000 hours of service over her 34 years as a hospital volunteer.

Volunteers with more than 100 hours of service were presented with an award in recognition for their contributions, including: Anna Harper, 10,000 hours; Darlene Hatch, 5,000 hours; James Stellar, Dorothy Taub, Teal Taylor and Avonne Zevenbergen for 4,000 hours each; Mitch Heitritter, Carolyn Johns and Barbara Thomas for 3,000 hours each; Ginger Tennant for 2,000 hours; Margaret Alexander, Lorraine Hartik, Mary Johnson, Warren Monroe, Rita Prentice and Ileen White for 1,000 hours each; Maggie Barrett, Caroline Biscotti, Marilyn Caminiti, Carol Faulkner, Diana Gray, Martha Handzel, Edwin Houston, Samuel Miranda, and Claudia Roach for 500 hours; Ardith Bigelow, Diane Brown, Patricia Burkhart, Donald Burton, Elisa Diehl, Gayleen Henning, Michael Kirk, Natalie Murone, Rosario Palafox, Rekha Patel, David Peters, Susan Tedrow, Peter VanderKooy, and Sheryl Wilson for 100 each.

Junior volunteers honored were: Jane Aritonang for 500 hours; and Priscylla Cass, Rebecca Chavez, Katie Crow, Leslie DeLaCruz, Christina Flammia, Courtney Holzhauser, Jared Jabonillo, Jamie Lofton, Stacy Lumabao, Skylar Matthews, Ashley Morse, Laura Navarro, Jamie Pak, Kate Reynolds, and Philip Suh for 100 hours each.

"We are extremely grateful for the dedication that each of our volunteers demonstrates in providing compassion, comfort and support for patients and staff," said Pat Schindler, Director of Volunteer Services. "When you think about the intangible contributions these men and women make to our facility and our community, it is incredible."

Dave Maupin of Redlands presented a program about Quarters for Kenya to the group. Maupin emphasized the value of volunteerism and giving, as he made the connection between the hospital volunteers and the need for help in Kenya.

Anyone interested in joining the group of 350 hospital volunteers may call the volunteer service office at Redlands Community Hospital: (909) 335-5526.

RCH Volunteer President Jim Stellar presents Carol Houston with an award for donating 16,000 hours of volunteer service over 34 years.

Volunteer staff Joanie Spray (right) presents volunteer Teal Taylor an award for donating 4,200 hours of service during her first two years as a volunteer.

Volunteer Director Pat Schindler presents volunteer Luis Vega with a "Rookie of the Year" award for his outstanding effort during his first year as a volunteer.