Welcome

The Health Care Auxiliary of Minnesota (HCAM) is an organization of auxiliaries and/or volunteer groups serving health care facilities across Minnesota. HCAM represents 90 health care auxiliaries in Minnesota totaling in excess of 21,000 persons volunteering in services to hospitals and long-term care facilities. In 2008 those volunteer services represented statewide 1.1 million hours at a total estimated value of $22.2 million. These same groups contributed in excess of $3.2 million in dollars or equipment to their facilities. (Learn more about HCAM here: PDF).

HCAM's Mission:
The Health Care Auxiliary of Minnesota provides its members with opportunities to share ideas, develop leaderships skills and promote volunteer services that support Minnesota's health care facilities.

HCAM's Vision:
HCAM seeks to be a united voice of the Minnesota health care community.

"YOU Make a Difference"
Sept. 15-17, 2010
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center
Alexandria, Minn.

(See PDF of registration and lodging forms)

(See PDF of Auxiliary/Volunteer Fair info and PDF of Silent Purse Auction Slip)

This year’s annual conference will be held Sept. 15-17 at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center in Alexandria, Minnesota. The theme to the 2010 annual conference is "YOU Make a Difference."

The theme is centered around the idea that the work we all do as volunteers in health care, even the littlest of things, has an impact on someone’s life. Our conference kicks off with Larry Swenson of NOEL International Training and Consulting. Larry is a dynamic speaker and will approach the topic of cultural diversity with humor and sincerity. There will be many workshops available to suit many interests including legislative, fundraising, gift shop displays, service, updating/creating by-laws, leadership and communication and several more! We will also have time to share and network with other auxilians and volunteers throughout the state. Be prepared to bring home many new ideas for your facility!

Your HCAM Board of Directors decided to support the Minnesota Hospital Associations ‘Donate Life Minnesota Hospital Campaign.’ This is a hospital-based collaborative program designed to increase support for organ and tissue donation throughout the state of Minnesota. MHA is partnering with the organ and tissue donation agency, LifeSource for this crusade. Our closing presentation will be a joint effort with a LifeSource representative, an organ donor’s family member and an organ recipient. Organ and tissue donation is not possible without the gifts of others - an immeasurable community benefit.

Toot Your Horn!

We will also include the Auxiliary/Volunteer Fair and the Silent ‘Purse’ Auction. Be thinking about any ideas you may want to share at our Auxiliary/Volunteer Fair - click here for more information: [DOC] or [PDF]. Also, start thinking about what your group would like to donate to our Silent ‘Purse’ Auction: [DOC] or [PDF]. Remember, your donations help to secure funds for the 2011 conference!

The conference will include pre-conference leadership training for any interested participants and a pre-conference training specifically geared for volunteer coordinators/directors. These events have additional registration forms/fees.

Registration materials have been sent to all auxiliary/volunteer group presidents and volunteer directors. CEOs of MHA and Aging Services have also received materials: (See PDF of registration and lodging forms). We look forward to your joining us at conference!

If you have any questions about the conference, please feel free to contact me.

Kylene Lehmann • (218) 281-9235 • kodegaard@riverviewhealth.org

Donate Life Minnesota Hospital Campaign

The Minnesota Hospital Association, in partnership with LifeSource, an organ and tissue donation agency, has launched "Donate Life Minnesota." This is a hospital-based collaborative program designed to increase support for organ and tissue donation throughout the state of Minnesota. The goal is to increase the number of registered donors in the state and bring hope to the more than 2,500 Minnesotans who are waiting for a life-saving transplant. Click on the Donate Life logo for more information.