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

Posted on May 24, 2017October 31, 2017 by SLWM

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…

Hope Lodge - American Cancer Society Contributor plaque

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.

Fifteen Years Of Volunteer Service Honored

Posted on May 15, 2017May 16, 2017 by SLWM

During the McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge annual reunion in April, The Service League of Greenville, Inc. was honored with a group award for 15 years of volunteer service and support. Hope Lodge manager, Katrina Combs, and Hope Lodge Regional Manager, Sundi Herring, presented the award to Becky Brittle, our Hope Lodge Chairwoman, on behalf of all our members.

From the McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge facebook page:

The members of the Service League of Greenville, Inc. are dedicated volunteers who have served the McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge since we opened our doors in 2002. Members have generously given of their time and talents at the front desk each day of the week for the past 15 years. They bake tasty desserts for our annual reunions and look for ways to serve the cancer patients and caregivers of Hope Lodge on a daily basis. This year, they helped us spruce up our outdoor seating areas by sponsoring the making of beautiful teal colored cushions.

Hope Lodge

Working the front desk…

Serving refreshments…

Welcoming…

A huge Service League thank you to the Hope Lodge organization for the much appreciated recognition of our work, to McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge staff for all they do for the community and to our many Service League members who give willing of their time and effort to such a worthy cause.

What We’ve Been Up To — March 2017

Posted on April 17, 2017 by SLWM

Service League of Greenville volunteers were hard at work in the month of — March 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 — 602 hours
Charity Ball Fundraiser — 30 hours
American Red Cross Blood Drives — 3 hours
Vidant Medical Center Activities — 56 hours
Ronald McDonald House — 55 hours
Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice — 81 hours
McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge — 74 hours
Layettes Program — 38 hours
Other Projects — 182 hours
Meetings — 336 hours

Total Hours for March 2017 — 1458

Way to go Ladies!

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What We’ve Been Up To — Feb 2017

Posted on March 23, 2017March 23, 2017 by SLWM

Service League of Greenville volunteers were hard at work in the month of — Feb 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 — 551 hours
Charity Ball Fundraiser —348 hours
American Red Cross Blood Drives —17 hours
Vidant Medical Center Activities — 50 hours
Ronald McDonald House — 26 hours
Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice — 87 hours
McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge — 62 hours
Layettes Program — 8 hours
Other Projects — 123 hours
Meetings — 314 hours

Total Hours — 1586

Way to go Ladies!

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With Giving Hearts … On Christmas Eve

Posted on March 20, 2017March 22, 2017 by SLWM

Pixabay heart gift (pd - CC0) As a volunteer service organization, we take pride in our service hearts. But when it comes to other needs in our community, we don’t sit back on our laurels. We like to shine with the generosity of our giving hearts too. Especially, when it comes to food! Many members routinely provide food dishes as needed for guests or special events at Ronald McDonald house, Hope Lodge and Hospice House.

Some times the need is at a moments notice…

Just after noon on Christmas eve, an email request went out to our membership from our Hospice House Chair, Martha Bloss:

“Sorry for the short notice, but Hospice House on Wellness Drive has a need for dinner tomorrow. I know everyone is busy and many of you are out of town. 15-20 family members will be there tomorrow and most restaurants will be closed. I will take a chicken casserole. If you can make an extra side dish, salad, bread, desert or tea please take it over before 5:00, 12/24/16.”

Almost immediately the email responses poured in:

“…Pineapple Au Gratin…” – Pat

“…Some sliced ham and a small casserole of sweet potatoes…” – Anne

“…Brownies out of the oven…” – Jeri

“…Broccoli casserole, rolls and congealed salad…” – Gail

“…Some ham and a plate of goodies..” – Blanche

“…A cake…” – Nancy

And within hours, the makings of a fine holiday meal were delivered to the Hospice House!

From the Vidant Home Health and Hospice Newsletter:

SPECIAL SHOUT OUT!!

A big thank you to the Service League of Greenville!! These ladies helped us with a last minute need for meals over the Christmas holiday. We appreciate you coming together on such short notice to provide a delicious dinner for our families!

A special thanks to all the Service League of Greenville members who provide these much needed and appreciated meals whether on this occasion or any other — you rock!

What We’ve Been Up To — Dec 2016 & Jan 2017

Posted on February 23, 2017February 25, 2017 by SLWM

Service League of Greenville volunteers were hard at work in the months of — December & January.

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 — 693 hours
Charity Ball Fundraiser — 149 hours
American Red Cross Blood Drives — 17 hours
Vidant Medical Center Activities — 42 hours
Ronald McDonald House — 76 hours
Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice — 101 hours
McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge — 117 hours
Layettes Program — 23 hours
Other Projects — 761 hours
Meetings — 626 hours

Total Hours — 2605!!

Way to go Ladies!

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Sustaining Members Lead Service League Efforts In Support of Flood Victims

Posted on December 21, 2016January 10, 2017 by SLWM

The Service League of Greenville’s sustaining membership have made the support of local Hurricane Matthew flood victims and Salvation Army a focus of their service work this year with a multi-effort approach.

Money:

In response to the flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew, sustaining members of the Service League of Greenville donated $500 from their treasury to the Salvation Army. The funds were earmarked for Pitt County residents impacted by the flooding.

Coats:

After learning of additional needs of the flood victims, sustaining members hosted a membership wide “Coat Shower” to collect new and gently used coats during our general Service League meetings in November and December. One hundred coats were donated from active and sustaining members! Twenty children’s coats were delivered to South Greenville school and 80 adult coats were delivered to the Salvation Army!

Fund Raising:

Taking time from the holiday rush, Sustaining members organized a Service League bell ringing On Wednesday December 14 — ten sustaining and active members rang the bell for Salvation Army in front of Belks’ home store. Pictured below are (left to right) Laurie Charlton, Linda Harrington, Linda Seykora, Angel Mackensie, and Kim Sayers.

Bell ringing…

Canned Goods:

Keeping the momentum going into the new year and to help the Salvation Army stock their food panty for the high demand winter months, sustaining Service League members organized a membership wide canned goods “shower” to be held at our general meeting in January. Cash and non-perishable canned goods (especially meats) will be collected and delivered to the Salvation Army Food Pantry.

Huge thanks to all the members who participated and to the sustaining membership for their leadership in these efforts!