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Donations Of Quick Meals To Ronald McDonald House

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Quick meals are in high demand at The Ronald McDonald House located inside the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at Vidant Medical Center (near the pediatric units).

When a child is sick and receiving medical attention, the last thing families need is the added stress of worrying about how or where to grab something quick and nutritious to eat without having to leave the building where their child is being treated. Fortunately, the Ronald McDonald House provides a 2,500 sq.ft. common area with kitchen, laundry, and shower facilities, a playroom and other home-like amenities.

But, keeping the pantry full is an ongoing challenge.

During our October meeting, the Service League of Greenville held a last minute “Quick Meal Drive” to help the Ronald McDonald House restock their quick meals pantry.  We are pleased to say, our members exceeded expectations:

Helping to unload the Service League of Greenville’s quick meal donations are RMH Eastern NC’s Director of Development, Hanna Caton, and Executive Director, Meghan King Woolard.

A huge thank you to all the SLG members who participated and gave so generously!

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Our 2017 SLG Provisionals Making The Rounds & In The News

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Our 2017 Provisional members have been busy over the last month — making the rounds of orientation, training, general meeting, Vidant tour, skit practices, gift shop training (click on pictures to enlarge)…

and, gracing the pages of the Daily Reflector (click to view picture and article in the Daily Reflector HERE) —

A HEARTY WELCOME TO THESE LOVELY LADIES!!

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Remembering Our Beginnings

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As we start our 80th year, we took a moment during our October meeting to look back to our founding ladies and thrift shop beginnings,  to the source of our inspiration and focus — Dr. Laughinghouse, and, to the emblem of our aspirations — our Service League of Greenville seal.

Service League of Greenville member Gigi Walter gave a moving re-enactment of founding member Jesse R. Moye as she addressed members on October 2, 1939 to present and explain the meaning behind the seal she designed.

“… A torch of service to guide our feet.  A compass, in its form the likeness of a star, a star of hope, a star of faith, to guide our direction… ” 

Find out more about the history of The Service League of Greenville at:
— IN THE BEGINNING… 1937 – 1940
— DR. CHARLES O’HAGAN LAUGHINGHOUSE
— OUR SEAL, A SYMBOL OF SERVICE LEAGUE IDEALS
or click HERE!

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What We’ve Been Up To — Summer 2017

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Service League of Greenville volunteers were hard at work over the summer months of — June, July, and August 2017.

Here are just some of the ways our members shared their Service League time and talent with their community:

 

  • Service League Gift Shops & Snack Carts —  369 hours
  • Charity Ball Fundraiser —  73 hours
  • Vidant Medical Center Activities —   6 hours
  • Ronald McDonald House —   38 hours
  • Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice —   230 hours
  • McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge —  38 hours
  • Layettes Program —  80 hours
  • Other Projects —  155 hours
  • Meetings —  65 hours

Total Hours — 1119 

Way to go Ladies!

Enjoy a few highlights from our Sept meeting…

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In The News: Charity Ball Chair & Theme Announced

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The Service League of Greenville was in the news last week — the Daily Reflector announced this year’s Laughinghouse Fund Charity Ball Chairperson, Gwen Gordon and the 2018 charity ball theme — “A Taste of Mardi Gras.” (An on-line digital copy could not be found, so a print copy is included below for those who may have missed it.)

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Our Year That Was — 2016-2017 — Highlights

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Sharing a few highlights from a very busy year of service!  A huge thank you to all our members for all that you do.  You are indeed — Wonder Women!

Enjoy the slide show!

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Working The Phones At Children’s Miracle Network Telethon 2017

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We’ve always had a strong history of support for the Children’s Miracle Network.  Sunday was our turn this year working the phone bank  to benefit the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

Over the years, The Service League of Greenville has donated $3,827,033 to CMN for the children in eastern North Carolina facing life-threatening illnesses and injuries.

CMN 2017 – Lined up to do our turn on the phones…
CMN 2017 – Thoughtfully answering questions…
CMN 2017 – Settling in at the phones…
CMN 2017 – Getting ready for the first call…
CMN 2017 – Receiving instruction for presenting the check…

Our thanks to service league members who took time to work the phones again this year and to all our members for their on going support of CMN.

The Children’s Miracle Network telethon total for this year was — $1,011,904!  Way to go eastern North Carolina!

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Service League In The News: Service Awards Luncheon and Attendee Photos

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Service League of Greenville’s Service Award Luncheon:

In case you missed it — in the Sunday, May 21 issue of The Daily Reflector was an article on the Service League of Greenville’s Annual May Luncheon and featured a nice picture of our three service award recipients – Wilma Shackelford, Linda Osborn, and Frances Mallison.  To see and read the article on-line, just click on this link — League members honored.

Attendee Photos:

The Daily Reflectors’ Scene Around also took many pictures of the colorful and creatively hatted luncheon attendees. Those picture are available on-line for viewing and purchase.  To view this Scene Around galary, click on this link:  Scene Around Service League Awards Luncheon May 17

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In Honor Of Those Who Serve And In Remembrance Of Carrie Oakley

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Carrie Oakley was 86 years old when she started volunteering weekly at McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge shortly after it opened its doors in 2002.  She was well on her way to becoming 101 years old when she worked her last day at the reception desk there.  Her dedication and commitment to The Service League of Greenville and to McConnell – Raab Hope Lodge epitomizes community service and volunteerism.

On May 12th 2017,  McConnell – Raab Hope Lodge honored the memory of Carrie Oakley and all who serve with a small reception and unveiling of a plaque over the reception desk with Carrie’s name and picture.

Unveiling the plaque…
Sara Oakley Cozart next to plaque honoring her Mother, Carrie Oakley
Standing behind Carrie’s chair…

From the facebook page of McConnell- Raab Hope Lodge:

It is with great pleasure the McConnell- Raab Hope Lodge and the Service League of Greenville, Inc. honor the memory of 100 year old Volunteer Carrie Oakley and her many years of service as a front desk attendant. Her shining example of a warm smile, happy greeting, and faithful service still inspires all of us.

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In Memory of…

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It saddens us to recognize the passing of these fine Service League of Greenville members:

Jacquelyn Buck

Eleanor Burnette

Jackie Coggins

Joan Crane

Della Dayson

Nina Guice

Peg Haigwood

Carrie Oakley

Peggy Pryor

Martha Snowden

Mary Ann Waldrop

We are forever thankful for their many years of fellowship, their dedication to the goals of the Service League, and their commitment to serving the needs of their community.

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