Thomas Aquinas

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“If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve
his ship, he would keep it in port forever.” - Thomas Aquinas
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Join us November 3-5,2016 for the
th
25 Anniversary of Marketplace!
Since it began a quarter of a century ago,
Marketplace has become a tradition for
friends and families throughout the region.
Children who once came to create “Secret
Santa” gifts for their parents now bring
their own children to enjoy Marketplace.
Families from all over northeast Georgia
mark the first weekend in November for
fun at Marketplace each and every year.
The Medical Center Auxiliary and The
Medical Center Foundation are humbled
by the gracious way our community has
made Marketplace the kickoff for the
holiday season. Whether you’ve been
coming since year one or have never
joined us, we invite you for an exciting
2016 Marketplace Tri-Chairs: Maggie Griffin, Caroline Nix, Leslie Miller
weekend of shopping to benefit Safe Kids
Gainesville/Hall County! (See page 13 to
learn more.) Please mark your calendar We will have over 85 merchants from Preview party tickets are $50
h and make plans to celebrate the 25th five states, and Artist’s Row is back on and may be purchased online at
annual Marketplace weekend! Friday and Saturday including merchants www.nghs.com/marketplace. Marketplace
with beautiful and unique artistic items. general admission (Friday and Saturday)
From original artwork to handmade tickets are $5, and children 12 and under
jewelry, we know you will be thrilled to see are admitted free. Preview Party attendees
what merchants have to offer. receive complimentary admission to return
Join your friends and community to Marketplace during the weekend.
members at the Preview Party, 6:30–9:30 Willis Investment Counsel has again
p.m., Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Gainesville partnered with The Medical Center
Civic Center. The Preview Party is such a Auxiliary for the eighth consecutive year as
great evening to socialize and to purchase the Premier Sponsor of Marketplace. Bob
those unique, one–of-a-kind items to Willis and all partners’ philanthropic
n complete your holiday gift list or support benefits the health and safety of
treat yourself. children throughout our community. One
Enjoy complimentary valet parking, a hundred percent of the proceeds raised by
delicious assortment of hors d’oeuvres,and Marketplace 2016 will benefit Safe Kids,
cash bars byScott’s Downtown which helps prevent childhood injuries.
Restaurant. There is no doubt you will Thank you for joining us. If you
want to bid on a wonderful selection of haven’t made Marketplace a tradition with
silent auction items in the Green Street your friends and families, this is a great
L-R: Caroline Nix (2016 Marketplace Tri- porch tent. As a Preview Party guest you year to start.
Chair), Maggie Griffin (2016 Marketplace
may also be the lucky winner of shopping For more information or to purchase
Tri-Chair), Sally Darden (first Marketplace
vouchers, compliments of The Medical tickets, please call 770-219-1830 or visit
Merchant Chair), Leslie Miller (2016 Market-
Center Auxiliary and Willis Investment www.nghs.com/marketplace.
place Tri-Chair), and Mary Lynn Coyle, (first
| www.wicinvest.com Marketplace Chair). Counsel.
2:47 PM
A quarter century of friendraising, fundraising and fun.
Even back in 1991, the holiday season kicking back and watching the Auxiliary work with her to explore the idea of a
was a very busy time for The Medical hum along with their current new friend-raiser for the Auxiliary.”
Center Auxiliary. The Love Light Tree challenges, Jane wanted to create a During their visit to Macon, the three
project had been going strong for over new way for the Auxiliary to come women met with the leadership of the
a decade, and volunteers were busy together to work, have fun and raise Macon Junior League who planned
decorating all over the hospital in funds to improve services for Northeast and executed the Macon Marketplace.
addition to their usual activities. But Georgia. She saw Marketplace as a The event took place each year in the
the then Director of Volunteer Services, way for the hospital to connect in a Macon Civic Center and was highly
Jane Carter, had a vision that would new, exciting way with our community. successful.
create an all new holiday tradition for I had recently made the mistake of
the Auxiliary and the community. telling Jane that I was taking some “We went to their Preview Party and to
time off from all of my prior volunteer each day of the Macon event,” says
“The Auxiliary was growing rapidly and commitments. I just said it in passing, Ms. Darden, who was the first vendor
really needed a new meaningful but Jane’s eyes sparkled, and I could chair for Marketplace. “It was a bit
challenge for our highly competent almost see her make a mental note.” overwhelming because it was done on
volunteers. We began looking for a “Soon, she was asking me if I would such a large scale, but we could also
project that would unite them and see tremendous opportunity to begin
create a new way to raise friends and something worthwhile in Gainesville.
funds,” says Ms. Carter. “Mary Early, Fortunately, their Junior League was
Auxiliary President at the time, told me very helpful in guiding us, and we had
about a shopping event in Macon that an entire year to plan before it was
she thought we might be able to adapt time for our own Marketplace.”
for northeast Georgia. Mary was a
former manager of pediatrics at the Ms. Carter had a love of silver and
Medical Center and her daughter antiques and had many contacts for
Martha Buxton was one of the leaders those product categories. The Junior
of the Macon Junior League. It League of Macon helped out by
sounded like something that might sharing their list, so Ms. Darden and
work, so Mary Lynn Coyle, Sally Darden her subcommittee could begin getting
and I piled in the car and took a trip to commitments from other vendors. The
Macon to scout out the possibilities.” Auxiliary tenaciously worked to secure
Mary Lynn Coyle (right), was the first vendors from across the country to
“Jane is a visionary and that’s what Marketplace chair. She’s shown here in provide unique food, clothing and
visionaries do,” says Ms. Coyle, chair of 1992 with Sally Darden (left), first merchant jewelry so that the event would be
the first Marketplace. “Instead of chair. unlike any other in the area. Sherry
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Schrage headed up Marketing and ate it for three days straight. Pulling off contribution the event makes to the
Lydia Ferguson oversaw complimentary that first year was a lot of work, but a organization. The Auxiliary decides
gift-wrapping. A small core group great experience for the volunteers. every two years what proceeds will be
helped oversee the Preview Party, Friendships were made and used for, depending on the needs of
food, parking, hospitality, ticket sales strengthened, and we created a new the Health System. So the sore feet
and every aspect of the event. (See point of connection for the Health and legs are worth it. The support
committee list sidebar.) System with the community we serve. from the staff of the Auxiliary, Jane and
It was tough, but it was worth it.” Lynne Allen and everyone in that office,
“We knew that for the event to helped the volunteers make it happen.
succeed long term, our vendors and The first year included events for all They are a vital part of the long-term
shoppers had to want to come back ages, with a Secret Santa area for success of Marketplace. When you get
next year,” says Ms. Coyle. “We kept children to make gifts for their parents the right people together at the right
our focus on hospitality for our vendors while the parents shopped. A time, it is like it was just meant to be.”
and the guests who came to shop.” silhouette artist created beautiful
artwork of children, and even pets. Since its inception, Marketplace has
Since its inception, The Marketplace Café served delicious grossed $2.3 million with over 78,500
Marketplace has grossed snacks, desserts and sandwiches. Lydia general attendees. Nearly 9,500 have
$2.3 million with Ferguson coordinated complimentary attended the preview party since 2000.
over 78,500 general attendees. gift wrapping. The original Preview (See sidebar for list of beneficiaries.)
Nearly 9,500 have attended Party was black tie and by invitation Hundreds of volunteers have helped
the preview party. only. Live and silent auctions helped keep the event growing strong.
generate additional income for the
Getting everything ready that first year designated project. Originally, the “It has been so rewarding to see a
in 1992 was an exhausting event was unsponsored; but overtime, whole new generation step up to lead
undertaking. Volunteers helped the the committee decided to solicit the Marketplace Committee and to
vendors set up, made sure they had corporate sponsorship for Marketplace. serve at the event in recent years,”
electrical needs met, helped unpack says Ms. Coyle. “Some of the children
and display merchandise, ran food and “Many local businesses and individuals of volunteers who worked at the first
drinks to the vendors and even helped have been supporting sponsors event are now keeping Marketplace a
with sales so the vendors could have through the years, and Willis thriving part of the holiday season.”
breaks during the event. Investment Counsel has partnered with Ms. Carter says she had hoped that
The Medical Center Auxiliary as the Marketplace would be around for at
“To determine the layout for the first presenting sponsor for eight years,” least two or three years, but was
Marketplace booths, Judy Black and I says Ms. Darden. “That support makes
took newspaper and crawled around a tremendous difference in the continued, next page
on our hands and knees to lay out the
exact spaces for the booths on the
floor of the Civic Center,” says Ms.
Carter. “We wanted to see how
different floor plans might affect traffic
or limit visibility. It gave us a good feel
for how many booths we could
comfortably accommodate without
impeding the shopping experience of
our guests.”
“Oh, we ran our legs off,” adds Ms.
Coyle with a laugh. “We hung a long
curtain under the stairs at the Civic
Center to create a hiding place for the
committee to take breaks but still be
nearby to problem-solve. We had a
little refrigerator with cool drinks and a
cot so we could stretch out. The food Marketplace’s first Merchant Chairperson, Sally Darden, celebrates the event’s 25th
anniversary with Jane Carter, retired Director of Volunteer Services.
at Marketplace was excellent, but we
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2016 Marketplace
Robbie McCormac, former committee member,
proceeds to benefit Dedra Martin, former Chair and Auxiliary President,
Safe Kids Gainesville / Hall County Mary Beth Begley, former committee member and 2016
Marketplace merchant.
2015 - $177,573 2002 - $44,523
2014 - $165,583 2001 - $37,226 unsure about just how long it would be a project
Suzie Hawkins, Sally Pittman Lydia Ferguson, Sharon Hortenstine,
for the Auxiliary.
Bonnie-Lynne Wilson Dedra Martin
Safe Kids Gainesville / Hall County Safe Kids
Gainesville/Hall County “I knew our community would be open to the
2013 - $163,000 idea,” Ms. Carter says, “but I never thought we’d
Ellen Toms, Emily Embry 2000 - $33,924
Kristin Daniel 1999 - $32,029 have the response we’ve enjoyed. For a quarter
Safe Kids Gainesville / Hall County Sandy Booth, Anna Jacobs, of a century, Marketplace has been the way our
Suzanne Phillips
community has started the holiday season.
2012 - $153,054 Cardiac & Oncology screenings
Ellen Toms, Emily Embry and education Families mark that first weekend in November as
Kristin Daniel a time to get together and travel from all over
Radiation Oncology 1998 - $29,524
the area to meet their friends to shop for a cause.
The Cancer Center at NGMC 1997 - $30,548
Mary Hart Wilheit, Evanda Moore, It’s something all of us are very proud of, not only
2011 - $139,000 Joyce Hornor because it is a successful fundraising event, but
Meg Nivens, Beverly Filson Gamma Probe for Oncology Services
because of the way it has strengthened the
Lee Anne Coyle & Cancer Treatment Center
Radiation Oncology Auxiliary and created a wonderful way for the
The Cancer Center at NGMC 1996 - $29,182 health system and the community to celebrate
Dana Wilson
2010 - $143,000 Handicap accessible van together.”
2009 - $145,000 for rehab patients
Meg Nivens, Jennifer Bagwell, Originally, the event was sponsored by only The
Beverly Filson 1995 - $34,999
Medical Center Auxiliary; but over time, the
New Horizons North Jill Mansfield & Teresa Kay
EKG Ambulance Equipment committee decided to solicit corporate
2008 - $130,000 sponsorship for Marketplace.
2007 - $97,000 1994 - $30,396
Caroline Randolph, Scarlet Pendarvis, Jill Mansfield
Elizabeth Embry Telemetry Equipment
Women’s Imaging Out-Patient Center
1993 - $30,777
2006 - $80,000 MaryAnne McNeece
2005 - $75,000 Epidural Equipment
Clarissa Brown, Barbara Bostwick,
Cathy Auffarth 1992 - $26,027
HUGS& Safe Kids Mary Lynn Coyle
Gainesville/Hall County Sally Darden, Merchant Chair
Emergency Services Department
2004 - $56,284
2003 - $51,271
Nancy Norton, Michele Griffeth,
Kim Baldwin
Lifeline
Standing, the late Mary Early, former Auxiliary President,
Seated (l) Mickie Brinson, and (r) Eula Pearce, former
Auxiliary President volunteer at Marketplace.
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Gathering honors
The Medical Center Auxiliary recently held an
appreciation event to honor the chairs through
the years who worked to make Marketplace a
success. Through their leadership and service,
Marketplace has raised over $2.3 million for
chairs
important services for our community.
Barbara Bostwick, former Marketplace Chair and Auxiliary Marie Braswell, Administrative Assistant, Volunteer Services; Jill
President. Mansfield and Suzanne Phillips, former Marketplace Chairs.
(l to r) Dot Dusenberry, former Auxiliary President; Clarissa Brown, (l to r) Suzanne Phillips, Suzie Hawkins, former Marketplace Chairs.
former Marketplace Chair; Lynne Allen, Director, Volunteer
Services; and Cathy Auffarth, former Marketplace Chair.
Front Row (l to r): Jennifer Bagwell, Jill Mansfield, Barbara Bostwick, Suzanne Phillips, Caroline Randolph, Sally Darden, Maggie Griffin,
Caroline Nix, Leslie Miller, Dot Dusenberry, Sally Veatch, Michelle Griffeth, Kim Baldwin, Suzie Hawkins, Clarissa Brown.
Back Row (l to r): Kristin Daniel, Ellen Toms, Emily Embry, Joyce Hornor, Evanda Moore, Meg Nivens, Sally Pittman, Bonnie-Lynne Wilson,
Dedra Martin, Nancy Norton, Sandy Booth, Anna Jacobs.
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Thursday, November
Preview Party 6:30–9:30 p.m. • $50 per person
Join us during the Marketplace Preview Party to get a sneak peak and shop before Marketplace opens to the public. Come
enjoy a delicious dinner buffet and cash bar with friends. Guests may also bid on these and many more exciting silent and
live auction items!
Original Art by Local Artists Relax on Lake Sidney Lanier
Cecile Balkcum, Janet Cornett, Leigh-Anne Gross O’Brien, Jane Memorial Park Boat Cruise with BBQ Dinner for 30
Hemmer, Dr. John Hemmer, Beth Henson, Clayton Santiago and Sailing with Roger Sulhoff for four with lunch and beverages
William Terry
Savory Selections
Collection of fine wines from Jock Hornor and Friends
Home Décor from
CJ Greene, Heery’s Too, House Dressing and Maggie Griffin Private Dinner for 8 with Easy B’s Catering
Design Private Wine Dinner for six – Chef selected 4-5 course meal
by Scott’s Downtown
Six months of cookies from Whirled Piece
Exciting stays
Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa – Young Harris, Georgia
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
A New You
Lanier Islands Resort Spa gift baskets from Salon Pure, The Spa on Green Street,
Omni Hotels & Resorts – CNN Center Natural Juice Café & Ahhh Spa
Residence Inn Savannah Historic from McKibbon Hotel Group $3000 towards orthodontic treatment courtesy
The Chateau, seven bedroom luxury home of of Wilson Orthodontics
Paul and Glenna Maney – Highlands, NC IPL Package from Garlich Facial Plastics
The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort – St. Simons Island Teeth Whitening Packages from BGW and Gainesville Dental Group
The Westin Poinsett Hotel – Greenville, SC
Winghaven, David and Maggie Griffin’s hilltop cottage
Children are Sure to Love
in Highlands, NC American Girl Doll Isabel
Custom playhouse by JOMCO
Laurel Park Sprayground Rental
Adventure in the Outdoors
Fishing Trip on Lake Lanier with Will White Summer Baseball and Football Camp Admissions from GHS
Quail Hunt for four at Burnt Pine Plantation with Philip Wilheit
Walters Farm Skeet Shooting
The Medical Center Auxiliary is sincerely grateful to Philip
Wilheit, Sr. who continues to share his expertise as Preview
Party auctioneer, which has made a tremendous impact on the
success of Marketplace throughout the years.
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2016
Marketplace Committee
Front row left to right - Sally Veatch, Robyn Shoaf, Stephanie Graham, Ashley Sliger, “I would like to extend many
Maggie Griffin, Caroline Nix, Leslie Miller, Brittni Curtis, Callie Sims, Angie Highsmith, congratulations and much appreciation
Katie Crumley , Liz Wood to our Marketplace Chairs and
committee members this year and for
Back row left to right - Natalie Challen, Havolynne Saxon, Morgan Wood, Ginny Early,
the past 25 years! I am also deeply
Elizabeth Thompson, Alyssa McClure, Kerri Prince
appreciative of the support of Willis
Volunteer Services Staff - Lynne Allen, Director; Meah Kent, Manager; Lajuania Lester, Investment Counsel and all of our
Coordinator; Louise Robison, Coordinator; Katy Akridge, Financial Account Coordinator; community sponsors who help make
Vickie Casper, Retail Business Assistant; Marie Braswell, Administrative Assistant Marketplace possible. This is a wonderful event for our
community and it impacts all of us in many positive ways. I
am encouraged to see so many in our community pull
together to support one another. Well done!”
Lee Ann LoCicero, Auxiliary President
Featured Artist
Beth Henson is a Gainesville native and artist whose paintings
command attention with bold, expressionistic brushwork. She
graduated from the Savannah College of Art & Design in 2006 and
has owned and operated her own art store. Additionally, Beth is a
Registered Nurse working for Northeast Georgia Physicians
Group of NGHS. She paints numerous commissioned works and recently
completed a beautiful mural to benefit the Hall County Animal Shelter. As a
community advocate for the visual arts, she often contributes her work to
charitable causes. With an intuitive and layered approach, her paintings for
Marketplace 2016 are inspired by the vision of the creative team at the Gucci 2
Medical Center Auxiliary, her own personal experience over the summer
Fool’s Gold
while painting the works, and nature. More of Beth's art can be seen at
www.bethhenson.com.
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jackie O handbags
House Dressing
Jackie Oleski, sole proprietor of jackie O handbags,
A library of fabric and wallcoverings, a pleathera of textures
is a Fabricaholic. She handcrafts beautiful handbags,
and finishes, tables of sketches and inspiration, a store full of
all original designs,
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from start to finish. She
laughter…this is House
personally shops for
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and selects fabrics,
Elizabeth Thompson, principal hardware and closures
designer and native for each bag. Jackie
Gainesvillian, opened her takes pride in the
business and retail store seven attention to detail and
years ago to fill a void in the craftsmanship in every
area for creation. New this year
is an upscale line of
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handbags: jackie O
fulfill her passion to help clients create a
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and friendly store associates to assist
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with anything from pillows to
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Lakeside Home and Hardware
Gainesville Paint and Gainesville
Lakeside Home and Hardware is your hometown True
Flooring and Tile. This is truly a
Value store offering
one stop shop and they look forward to seeing you soon!
hundreds of relevant
and hard to find
products. They feature
Sydney’s Dollhouse
Big Green Egg, Holland and Weber grills, Yeti, Orca,
Harriett Mayo, a former college librarian, is
Echo, Mt. Khaki, Wolverine boots, Nutro pet, Jensen
the owner of Sydney’s Dollhouse, which Leisure and Breezesta outdoor furniture to name drop
originated as a collectible doll booth in the just a few. Discover distinctive gifts for all the occasions
fall of 2000. While the name has remained of your life as well as fine furniture, lamps, rugs, and
the same, the business has quickly expanded to include decorative accessories for your beautiful home, all
much more than dolls. Sydney’s specializes in unique baby available for purchase. Need a last minute gift? Stop in.
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Greentree musical dolls are
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staff is at your
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and maintains a website
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