The McKenzie Health System Auxiliary held its annual installation ceremony on October 8, 2026, welcoming its elected officers for another year of volunteer work on behalf of patients and the community.
Serving as officers are Emma Navarro and Kelsey Loding, Co-Presidents; Phyllis Chambers, Vice President; Merrily Loding, Secretary; and Shari Phipps, Treasurer. Also serving are Jo Derr and Sherry Ulrich, Co-Gift Shop Managers; Carol Mitchell, Phone Tree; Erny Doerr, Sunshine Chairperson; and Lynn Fuller, Membership Chairperson. Nina Barnett serves as Auxiliary Liaison.
Other Auxiliary members include Margaret Rhead, Donna Foster, Audrey Essenmacher, Rebecca Cambridge, Karen Guibord, Patti O’Connor, Mary Sweet, Nancy Kaufman, Margaret Jensen, Deb Morden, Kristy Bender, Vicki Oswald, Morgan Fraley, and Brigette Feidler.
McKenzie Health System thanks the officers and all Auxiliary members for their continued dedication. Their generosity and willingness to serve carry forward a tradition of neighbors helping neighbors.
The McKenzie Health System Auxiliary is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting local healthcare through service and fundraising. Members contribute their time and talents to support hospital projects, enhance patient care, and connect the community with McKenzie Health System.
For more information about the Auxiliary, including volunteer opportunities, contact Nina Barnett, Auxiliary Liaison, at 810-648-6127 or nbarnett@mckenziehealth.org.