Hannibal Regional Auxiliary recognizes volunteers during annual Service Awards luncheon

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Auxiliary recognized Raymond and Janet Taylor as the volunteers of the year for 2022 at its annual Service Awards luncheon on April 17 at the Hannibal Country Club.

Since joining Hannibal Regional Auxiliary, Raymond Taylor has given more than 2,800 hours in service to the auxiliary. He volunteers his time at the reception desk and blood drives and was an instrumental part of all COVID vaccine clinics.

Janet has given more than 4,000 hours in service and is the recruitment and retention chair of the auxiliary. She volunteers her time at the reception desk, vendor sales, blood drives, bake sales and was a major part of the vaccine clinics.

Other presentations during the annual Service Awards luncheon included honorary memberships, which were given to Mary Frances Quinlin, Gerry Lehenbauer, Betty Anderson, Edna Church and Marilyn Tucker.

Special recognitions were presented to Judy Gooden, Mike Morris, Amy Erwin and Shirley Jean Jackson. The Outstanding New Member award was presented to Jan Schaeffer.

A special award presented was the President’s Call to Service award, given to Bette Durbin. This recognition is only for those who have served more than 4,000 hours.

The Hannibal Regional Auxiliary was formed in 1993 to help patients, families and visitors in a variety of ways and contribute to the community. With more than 215 members, the auxiliary donates approximately 25,000 hours of service each year. The auxiliary provides service in Judy’s Boutique, James E. Cary Cancer Center, Hannibal Children’s Center, reception desks, waiting rooms and more.

People who like to help others, organize, create, cook, network and contribute to their community can become a part of the auxiliary. For more information, visit hannibalregional.org or call 573-248-5272.