Mark Cline was named the Volunteer of the Year.
LEBANON — A fun and upbeat luncheon was enjoyed by the Witham Health Services Board of Trustees, Dr. Raymond Ingham, CEO, Hospital Executive Administrators, Volunteers and Chaplains at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon hosted by Witham Health Services on April 25.
Dr. Raymond Ingham, CEO for Witham Health Services expressed his and the hospital staff’s appreciation for the work done by the many Volunteers and Chaplains. Dr. Ingham shared with the guests the status of the many Witham Health Services projects that have or will be starting for continued growth and patient care.
Carol Whitaker, Manager of Volunteer Services reminded the guests of the great value, joy, encouragement and support our Witham Health Services volunteers continue to provide to our patients, staff, community and hospital each day. She shared that there are now volunteers in 26 areas on the hospital’s main campus and Anson locations and celebrated that the Witham Health Services Volunteers volunteered over 16,300 hours in 2016.
Sharon Woodard, the president of the Witham Health Services Volunteer Organization presented the Volunteer of the Year award to Mark Cline. He was thanked for his years of service to the hospital, patients and the volunteers. Cline has been a volunteer at Witham Health Services for more than six years. Cline enjoys volunteering and giving back to the community. He currently volunteers at the ACS Surgery Waiting Area.
Woodard also introduced the Witham Health Services Volunteer Board. The board consists of Woodard, president; Denise Long, vice president; Pat Kleeman, treasurer; and Bobbie Owen, secretary. The committee chairs are: Margaret Jackson, Gift Shop; Patient Services Desk, Bruce Torrance; ACS Waiting Area, Juanita Ford; Cheer, Nancy Newman; Magazine Cart, Bobbie Owen; Scrapbook, Eleanor Hinton; and Scholarship, Long. Door prizes were given away, along with each volunteer receiving a goody bag with assorted treats.
Witham Health Services continues to need additional volunteers. Volunteers help patients, staff and give back to the community. As a volunteer one can share just a few hours each week or every other week. To learn more, contact Carol Whitaker, Volunteer Services Manager, at 765-485-8175 or cwhitaker@witham.org.
