AHV Honored at MAHV Conference
At the recent Minnesota Association of Healthcare Volunteers Annual Conference, the President’s Award was presented to the Minnesota Health Care Gift Shop Association (MHCGSA) and Administrators of Healthcare Volunteers (AHV). Diane Damerow, President of MAHV, said that both organizations have contributed financially and with in-kind support. Both organizations have representation on the MAHV Leadership Board, playing active roles within the organization.
The award was received by Janene Riedeman and Deb Anderson. Janene Riedeman, Director of Volunteer Services at St. Cloud Hospital represents AHV and is part of the AHV leadership team. Deb Anderson, Supervisor for Volunteer Services and Guest Services and Gift Shop Manager at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Brainerd, is President of MHCGSA. Both Janene and Deb, while representing their respective organizations, have also been very active serving on several committees such as Legislative Day, Annual Conference and District Forums, as well as being active members of the Leadership Board.