The Health Care Auxiliary of Minnesota Serving Auxilians and Volunteers in Health Care

1. The Health CareAuxiliary of Minnesota Serving Auxilians and Volunteers in Health Care

2. HCAM established in 1946 under the guidance of the Minnesota Hospital Association • Aging Services of Minnesota joined HCAM in the late 60’s

3. "HCAM’s vision is to be the premier leader, partner, and resource for health care volunteers and auxilians across Minnesota” Carol Machovsky, Park Rapids HCAM President 2013-2014

4. “The HCAM State Board exists to serve auxilians and volunteers in health care. We appreciate the valuable services provided to Minnesota hospitals and older adult services by HCAM membership.” La Dean Moen, Alexandria HCAM Past President

5. The Health Care Auxiliary of MN provides its members with opportunities to share ideas, develop leadership skills and promote volunteer services that support Minnesota’s health care facilities. Jody Bjerke - Dawson President Elect

6. Members • HCAM represents 90 health care facilities in Minnesota and more than 21,000 volunteers of all ages

7. Districts • Seven District Chairs provide leadership to members

8. Volunteer Service • Volunteers serve more than 1.5 million hours a year at an estimated value of more than $32 million

9. Contributions • Auxiliary and volunteer groups fund raise and donate more than $5.5 million to their facilities each year

10. HCAM as advocate • Legislative Day in early spring at the Capitol in St. Paul provides education about how government works and opportunities to visit policy makers

11. HCAM as leader • Annual Conference and district meetings in the fall and spring provide education on a range of leadership topics: • Customer service • Fundraising • Volunteer Recruitment and Retention • Advocacy

12. HCAM as a resource HCAM provides educational modules to members on a range of helpful topics They are available free of charge to all members

13. HCAM as a resource • Topics include: • Communication • Customer Service • Team Building • Fund Raising • Recruiting Volunteers • Advocacy

14. HCAM as a resource • Other Topics include: • Meeting Management • Meeting Evaluation • Ice Breakers and Mixers • Conflict Resolution • Team Development • Brainstorming

15. HCAM as a resource HCAM State Leaders can provide assistance to members with: • Conflict resolution • Starting a new organization • Meeting Management • Recruiting people to leadership positions

16. HCAM as a partner • Networking is an important HCAM goal and benefit • Annual fall conference and district meetings are a time and place to network

17. HCAM as a partner • HCAM Networking Partners • Minnesota Hospital Association • Aging Services of Minnesota • Minnesota Association for Volunteer Administration • Administrators of Healthcare Volunteers • Minnesota Healthcare Gift Shop Association

18. Hospital Association “HCAM volunteers are ambassadors for Minnesota hospitals. They are often the first face that a visitor sees when coming to visit a loved one in need of health care services. What a difference a friendly HCAM volunteer smile makes! We need HCAM volunteers not only in our hospitals, but helping to advocate for hospitals with public policy makers. Your message has a unique sincerity because elected officials see your willingness to give of your own time and talents. We at MHA are committed to build upon our advocacy partnership with HCAM.” Lawrence J. Massa President & CEOMinnesota Hospital Association

19. Aging Services Gayle Kvenvold President & CEO Aging Services of Minnesota “HCAM leaders are a deeply valued presence, both at the Capitol and in communities across the state. We hold great respect for our partnership with HCAM’s dedicated volunteers — a compassionate army of women and men called to action by missions of faith and service. Our Association looks forward to working with HCAM in the years ahead to help elevate aging services as a public priority and to revolutionize the aging experience in Minnesota.”

20. HCAM as a partner • Other HCAM Partners • LifeSource • Minnesota Rural Health Association • Activity Professionals • Retired Senior Volunteer Program

21. HCAM as a partner • Partnering opportunities • Internal • Auxiliaries • Volunteers • Foundation • Gift Shops

22. HCAM as a partner • Partnering Opportunities • External • Service Clubs • Area Agencies on Aging • Public Health • Area Health Education Centers

23. HCAM as a partner • Why partner? • Why network? • We can do more together than what we can do alone • We learn from each other

24. HCAM Benefits Receive HCAM QuarterlyNewsletter

25. HCAM Benefits • Training opportunities

26. HCAM Benefits • Recognition and Awards Senior Leadership Award 2013 John Strange CEO at St Luke’s In Duluth

27. HCAM Benefits • Recognition and Awards Volunteer Director of the Year 2013 Judy Thiekle Life Enhancement Director from Knute Nelson in Alexandria Volunteer of the Year 2013 Barbara Knoop from the Range Medical Center In Hibbing

28. HCAM Benefits Book celebrates HCAM’s 65th Birthday

29. Join HCAM • HCAM is affordable; dues range from $120-165 depending on district and type of facility • Membership information at www.mnhcam.org