We operate the Bargain Barn for so many reasons.
Recycle, reuse, repurpose and upcycle are the by-products of our main purpose, to raise funds for our Health Centre.
The Pender Harbour & District Health Centre Auxiliary Society was incorporated on July 7, 2016, as a continuation of the original Auxiliary which was formed in 1976. The new Auxiliary Society provides this community with a green solution of recycling for fund-raising, carrying on the tradition of its predecessor.
Recycle, reuse, repurpose and upcycle are the by-products of our main purpose, to raise funds for our Health Centre.
The Pender Harbour & District Health Centre Auxiliary Society was incorporated on July 7, 2016, as a continuation of the original Auxiliary which was formed in 1976. The new Auxiliary Society provides this community with a green solution of recycling for fund-raising, carrying on the tradition of its predecessor.
Thank you to Kevin Wells, artist of this black and white image, donated to the Auxiliary Society
The purpose of the Auxiliary Society’s volunteer work is to manage the Bargain Barn Thrift Store in order to raise and provide funding for the operation of the Pender Harbour & District Health Centre, and provide bursaries for local high school students.
The funding to the Health Centre enables them to operate effectively for the benefit of the community. The funds may be used for either capital OR operating (including salaries) expenses which are not provided by the Provincial Government or by any other source of income (Grant funds, Area A tax base, private donations) and are to be used expressly for the health and welfare of this community.
The Auxiliary Society is a working group of volunteers. They are managed by an elected Board and a separate committee which oversees the day-to-day operation of the Bargain Barn Thrift Store.
The primary source of income for the Auxiliary Society is from the Bargain Barn Thrift Store located in downtown Madeira Park. The Bargain Barn Thrift Store first opened in 1977. The store has been through many upgrades and renovations. The major upgrade took place in 2004, (see ribbon cutting below) followed by the addition of our sorting room in 2013.
The funding to the Health Centre enables them to operate effectively for the benefit of the community. The funds may be used for either capital OR operating (including salaries) expenses which are not provided by the Provincial Government or by any other source of income (Grant funds, Area A tax base, private donations) and are to be used expressly for the health and welfare of this community.
The Auxiliary Society is a working group of volunteers. They are managed by an elected Board and a separate committee which oversees the day-to-day operation of the Bargain Barn Thrift Store.
The primary source of income for the Auxiliary Society is from the Bargain Barn Thrift Store located in downtown Madeira Park. The Bargain Barn Thrift Store first opened in 1977. The store has been through many upgrades and renovations. The major upgrade took place in 2004, (see ribbon cutting below) followed by the addition of our sorting room in 2013.
All profits are used to support health care in Pender Harbour by donating to our Health Centre for salaries, infrastructure needs, their senior’s initiative through Harbourside Friendships, and to support student bursaries, as follows:
- The Muriel Cameron Bursary, which consists of two $2,000 bursaries paid annually to graduating students who are entering a health related career.
- The Linda Curtiss Student Citizenship Award, which is one $1,000 scholarship awarded annually to students from grade 9 to 12 who have performed volunteer or community work in the Pender Harbour area and, during this time, applied leadership and inter-personal skills which will be measured in order to qualify. This volunteer or community work is to include working in any organization which has been approved by the Auxiliary Society for the Health Centre.
The Auxiliary is always looking for volunteers who will spend some time helping at the store either selling or in the sorting room. Whether its three hours or ten hours a month, there is always something needing to be done.
The Auxiliary Society meets upon notice, but most of the official business in conducted by a Board.
In honor of our past Presidents, our parent Auxiliary created a PRESIDENT’S LEARNING CENTRE at the Health Centre. Its purpose is to provide a place where one can go to learn about a specific medical condition. Current books are available, as well as other learning aids.
Some of the Past Presidents of the Auxiliary - Left to Right Below:
Joan Postnikoff, Margaret Deacon, Janet Thomas, Sharon Halford, Lois Webster, Carol Krych and Naomi Jackson
The Auxiliary Society meets upon notice, but most of the official business in conducted by a Board.
In honor of our past Presidents, our parent Auxiliary created a PRESIDENT’S LEARNING CENTRE at the Health Centre. Its purpose is to provide a place where one can go to learn about a specific medical condition. Current books are available, as well as other learning aids.
Some of the Past Presidents of the Auxiliary - Left to Right Below:
Joan Postnikoff, Margaret Deacon, Janet Thomas, Sharon Halford, Lois Webster, Carol Krych and Naomi Jackson
2023 - 2024 DIRECTORS
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Bargain Barn Committee Members
Position |
Name |
Chairperson of Bargain Barn |
Margaret Harrington |
Manager, Recycling & Assistant to Chairperson |
Lesley Durrant |
Manager, Backroom Room |
Ileana McBain |
Manager, Womans |
Margaret Harrington |
Manager, Donations |
Naomi Lazar |
Manager, Store Clerk Training |
Kim Maurer |
Manager, Housewares |
Lorna Young |
Manager, Volunteer Coordinator |
Janet Thomas |
Scheduler |
Marlene Cymbalist |
Book Management |
Naomi Lazar |
Manager, Children's |
Sharon Halford |
Manager, Men's |
Marg Harrington |
Manager, On Line Sales |
Lorna Young |
Manager, Store Maintenance |
Margaret Harrington |
Manager, Procurement |
Ann Harmer |
Manager, Arts & Crafts Supplies, Card & Jewelry |
Ileana McBain |
Manager, Seasonal Merchandising |
Leani Farquhar |
Manager, Footwear, Bags & Purses |
Eveline Forbes |
Auxiliary Society Committees
Position |
Name |
Bursary and Citizenship Award |
Karen Wells |
Media and Publicity |
Karen Wells |
Historian |
Karen Wells |
Nominations Committee |
Marlene Cymbalist |
Events Chairperson |
Linda Pearson |