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The Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation is a volunteer organization comprised of 13 representatives from Port Elgin, Southampton and their surrounding communities. The Foundation was formed during the reorganization of health services in Grey-Bruce to ensure that funds received are used exclusively for the benefit of the Southampton Hospital.
Since its inception in 1998, the Foundation, through generous gifts from the community has helped raise over $4.8 Million dollars to March 31, 2009.
Current Board members have a varied background of experience including:
Brian Wakelin, Chairman – retired, Federal Civil Servant, Inductee as Canadian Olympic Association Builder
Mary Ann Weickert, Vice Chair – retired, RN
Christine Kelly, Treasurer – Chartered Accountant
Dr. Claire Jeffery - Secretary, Doctor of Chiropractic
Maureen Solecki - GBHS President & CEO
Andy Bingham – Certified General Accountant
Sue de Blois – retired, School Office Manager
John Clay – retired, Education Administrator
Brian Hilbers – Senior Legal Counsel, Bruce Power
Don MacIntyre – BComm, retired General Sales Manager, Steel Mill
Mary McCallum – retired, RN and President, Saugeen Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Linda McLaughlin - Sales Clerk, 20 years volunteer experience
Merle Rath – retired, Systems Analyst
Joanne Robbins – General Manager, Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce
Trevor Wardrop - Pharmacist, Wardrop Pharmasave
Erin Zorzi - Branch Manager, Meridian Credit Union
Foundation Staff
Christine Kelly, Treasurer/Development Officer |