December 14 2020 – The Lee Memorial Auxiliary celebrated the installation of its 2020-2021 Board of Directors at an outside ceremony in the Garden at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Officers donned masks and practiced social distancing while Chief Human Resources Officer Mike Wukitsch did the honors and also recognized the outgoing board.
Founded in 1950, the Auxiliary recently celebrated its 70th Anniversary and legacy of love and assistance to Lee Health patients, their families, staff and our community.
New officers include: Sue Lester, President; Jim Andrews, President-Elect/Secretary; Sandy Heise, Immediate Past President and Vice President of Fundraising; Ketki Shah, Vice President of HealthPark Medical Center; Jean Perkins, Vice President of Lee Memorial Hospital; Bob Lotz, Vice President of Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida; Karen Endersbee, Vice President of Membership; and Phil Fortin, Treasurer. Board Members-at-Large include Ron Currie, Cathy Miller, Mary Jane Rockas, Tommie Schott and Patrice Swift.
As a dynamic part of Lee Health, the Lee Memorial Auxiliary continues its mission by supporting healthier lives through care, compassion, volunteer service, funding, education and advocacy.
About Lee Health
Since the opening of the first hospital in 1916, Lee Health has been a health care leader in Southwest Florida, constantly evolving to meet the needs of the community. A non-profit, integrated health care services organization, Lee Health is committed to the well-being of every individual served, focused on healthy living and maintaining good health. Staffed by caring people, inspiring health, services are conveniently located throughout the community in four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, outpatient centers, walk-in medical centers, primary care and specialty physician practices and other services across the continuum of care. Learn more at www.LeeHealth.org.
