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smNews ofShriners Hospitals for Children —Twin Citiesand ofWGA 4 Kids November 2017Visit us at — www.wga4kids.orgDISTRIBUTION [Mary Bagwell, Receiving andThank you for reminding usWe have so much to beThankful for!Distribution Chairman, 12552 Marion CourtRogers, MN 55374 Phone: 702-219-3970 or e-mailmlk002@aol.com;Audrey Braiedy, Co-Chair, 10465 Yorktown Ln N.,Maple Grove, MN 55369 Phone: 763-424-9876 oralbraiedy@comcast.net;WGA Continuing BusinessWGA Continuing BusinessMEMORIALS [Elizabeth Ekholm, Memorial Chairman,1703 Lilac Lane, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Phone:651-454-5277 or e-mail pekholm@q.com.]Gifts, Memorials and Honoraria for the month ofSeptember and October totaled 3,505. Thank youfor your continued support.Your donations of Gifts, Memorialsand Honoraria are given andusedJen Agan, Co-Chair, 9789 208th St. W, Lakeville, MN55044 Phone: 224-814-9114, aganjen@gmail.comPat Jansen, Pop Tab AssociateWe do need hair brushes. Thank you for all yourdonations to keep our mission going. Donationshave been coming in at a steady pace. Pleaseremember that we can only accept NEW items.Thanks for your support.hairs Rolling.Reminder - Checks for the auxiliaryshould be made payable to theWGA 4 KidsThe tab donations remain verystrong. We will go to recyclingsometime in November. Every tabcounts, so encourage everyone youknow to collect tabs FOR THELOVE OF A CHILD.DONATED ITEMSPlease remember to insert your name or yourgroup's name and address on allbags or boxes containing yourdonated items. That will help usPage 1 of 6

sending our thank you notes. PLEASENOTE: A new hospital policyrequests that no identification stickers orgroup names be placed on any donated items(i.e. toys, blankets, quilts, etc.). Yourcooperation with this new request is greatlyappreciated.Also, we request that you do notsend cash inside packages of toys,clothing, knitting, etc. Please sendall cash, checks and gift cards to usby mail or in person. Thank you.CLOTHING [Diane Johnson, Clothing Chairman,Continue to check Thru the Window for furtherneeds.We have another very importantrequest: Please make sure that alldonations of clothing, blankets, afghans,etc. are CLEAN and SMOKE FREE.Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.KNITTING [Dolly Reynolds, Knitting Chairman,723 Cart way Rd., Champlin, MN 55316 Phone:763-421-3499 or e-mail mreyn83217@aol.com.Cindy Tohm, Knitting Associate.]How about that? Winter has arrived. We willbe needing more hats and mittens for ourmitten tree.We thank all of you dedicated knitters.4886 Safari Court S, Eagan, MN 55122, Phone: 651688-8903 or e-mail dijay@comcast.netLaurie Miller, Clothing Associate.]Although we can always use fleece blanketsthat the children love, these items listed beloware especially needed now.Fleece blankets Blanket patterns for young girls andboys are very popular. Blankets shouldbe approximately 50 x 60Hospital Gowns Small, Medium, Large & X-Largeare needed for use in the new EOSImaging Machine. (Large and XLarge are needed now.) The staff is requesting solid color gowns(no sheers) in bright colors (pinks,blues, oranges, etc.) Shoulders should be machine stitched No metal at all pleaseTOYS [Kathleen Flicek, Toy Chairman, 2493Bridgeview Ct, Mendota Heights, MN 55120Phone: 651-454-7868 or e-mailkmflicek@gmail.comCathy Sportelli, Toys Associate.]Our supply of toys is extremely low. We needtoys for all ages. Critical needs are: Other items for all ages are: Socks Knee high and tube socks (all ages) inbright colors and patternsIce Bag Covers Use two snaps or a drawstring closureso ice does not fall out. 9”x12” size.Fabric should be cotton or flannel, (nofleece as it does not stay cold)Baby dollsGames for pre-teen and teens:remote controlled cars and trucks,(ear buds, Frisbees, Frisbee gold,Manga books (comic books), Magic sets,Advanced board games, hand heldgames, arts and craft sets, footballs,basketballs)Any size activity booksColoring booksReading books for teenagersThe WGA still needs gift cards (preferablyTarget and Walmart) that can be used topurchase items currently needed for thechildren.Thank you for your continued support.Page 2 of 6

Auxiliary NewsDonationsOUTREACHFINANCIALS [Linda Metzger, 5510 Sycamore LnN, Plymouth, MN 55447 Phone: 612-839-4285 orLinda.metzger@comcast.net.]If you would like a visit by a Board member at one ofyour auxiliary meetings,please contact Carol Miner, WGA Chairman, with yourrequest.Donations for the month of October:WGA 4 Kids NewsOctober:Dorothy Schulz – Misc. – Gift Corner itemYour Cause, LLC – Misc. – Kersten Bennett/Best BuyMGM Resorts Foundation – Misc. – Suzanne DuttYour Cause, LLC – Misc. – AT&T/ Peggy SundetZuhrah Cycle Corps – Misc.MGM Resorts Foundation – Misc. – Suzanne DuttCybergrants/Target – Misc. – AnonymousCybergrants/Target – Misc. – AnonymousAndrew Hockert – Misc. – J. Oliver & Zuhrah UnitHeadsWisconsin Valley Aux. – ToysPay Pal – Osman Women’s Aux. – AnonymousBenevity – Misc. – Cargill/Marce-Spies Johnson;United Health/Sara IsbellBenevity – Misc. – Ameriprise/AnonymousGood Done Great – Misc. – Ecolab/Morgan WanlessThe 2018 WGA 4 Kids Annual Meetingdates have been set for April 23 & 24. We lookforward to seeing you then.WGA 4 Kids does have shirts with the newlogo in various sizes on our Gift Corner at theShriners Hospital-TC. I have listed the sizes andpricing information on the last page. We also haveshirts with For the Love of the Child. Pleasecontact Diane Johnson, Clothing Chairman, at:Thank you. Your donations help us continueour mission.651-688-8903612-267-9982 (C)dijay@comcast.netWe have started filling Christmas stockings to behanded out to the hospital and clinic patients nextmonth. We are looking for volunteers for bothstuffing stocking now and the stocking giveawaysstarting the first week in December. If you wouldlike to help, please contact Audrey Braiedy orKathy Flicek. Audrey’s contact information can befound in this newsletter under Receiving. Kathy’sinformation can be found under Toys.You can donate to the WGA 4 Kidsthrough your employer’s givingprograms. Some of you have alreadydonated through The United Way. Youwill need our 501(c) 3 Federal ID # todo this, which you can obtain bycalling Linda Lattimore at 763-5455770 or Carol Miner at 763-535-501See last page of newsletter for information onour participation in the GiveMN.org fundraiserfor nonprofits. The Womens General Auxiliaryis participating in this again this year.Hospital ToursIf you have a group or know of a group that wouldlike a tour of the Hospital and Parent Accommodation Center, please call Lauren Elm atlelm@shrinenet.org or at 612-596-6119 toprearrange the tour.Page 3 of 6

made by Pearl just for this event. The auction raised justover 8,000, all to be donated to the WGA 4 KidsWheelchair Fund. The auxiliary would also like to thankprofessional auctioneer, Gary Kruger for providing hisservices. The auction takes place each November, andwe invite any other WGA 4 Kids supporters to join us!Other Auxiliary NewsArticle provided by Advisory Board member, AmyHering:Little East-West Shrine Game Parade OasisThe St. Croix Valley Women’s Auxiliary was happy tohost another successful Oasis for the many Shrine unitsthat came to River Falls to perform in the parade onSaturday, October 7. Although it was a cool and rainyday, the Shriners from both sides of the St. Croix Rivershowed up for fun, food and excellent parade performances. The ladies provide baked goods, coffee, hotcocoa, hot dogs and brats for a free will donation. Theladies would like to thank the American Legion forproviding the space, and the St. Croix Valley ShrineClub for providing tents, grills, and grill masters. Theladies also hosted a sale of Shrine merchandise. Theyare looking forward to selling at the 2017 Ceremonial inPlover, WI on December 2.[Gary Kruger chants for bids while Pearl Christensen and AuxiliaryPresident, Tammy Keller show off the merchandise.]News from the HospitalFor news and updates from Shriners Hospitalsfor Children—Twin Cities, visit their website attwincitiesshrinershospital.org and follow themon social media:FacebookTwitterYoutube[L-R: Amy Hering, Holly Behr, and Tammy Keller.]InstagramAnother great story from Amy Hering:The St. Croix Valley Women’s Auxiliary heldtheir annual auction on Friday, November 3 at ReadyRandy’s in New Richmond, WI. The auxiliary wouldlike to offer a special thank you to member PearlChristianson, who has chaired the auction for manyyears. She did a wonderful job of organizing this event,even while caring for her husband in his declininghealth. Auction items are collected by local Shrinemembers and auxiliary members, from personaldonations, local businesses and other organizations.Some of the highlights were the homemade desserts, aMasonic cooler made by a local Shriner, and a rag quiltInternet Access to WGAOur WGA 4 Kids website is gettingA lot of attention. Please go to:www.wga4kids.org/Q? If you have questions about us, pleaseCall 612-596-6233 (auxiliary office) orCarol Miner, General Chairman, at612-535-5011Page 4 of 6

Please send your “sign-up e-mail” to meat: cminer8727@aol.comRemindersCarol Miner, General ChairmanEditor, Thru the Window8727 North Brook CircleBrooklyn Park, MN 55428Phone: 763-535-5011e-mail: cminer8727@aol.com.Auxiliary Bylaws should be kept upto date and a copy filed with WGA.Contact the WGA if you have anyquestions.Volunteer HoursPlease send your volunteer hours toCarol Miner. We have not received anyrecently, and I know you have beenworking with your auxiliary.Information on ordering shirts:Contact: Diane Johnson, Clothing Chairman651-688-8903612-267-9982 (C)Email: dijay@comcast.netWGA 4 Kids Shirts:The shirts are all black.Womens General Auxiliary onFacebookThere are more pictures and storiesposted on our Facebook page. Go to:www.facebook.com/wga4kids. You do nothave to be a member of Facebook to visitus. Let us know what you think.Thru the Window on LineMen’s T-Shirts:L – XL2X & Larger 18.00 20.00Polo Shirts:L – XL2X & Larger 32.00 35.00Women’s T-Shirts:M – XL 18.00Polo Shirts:L – XL2X & Larger 32.00 35.00These are available on our Gift Corner in theShriners Hospital—Twin Cities lobby.You can also view the newsletter incolor on our Website (www.wga4kids.org.) Justclick on the tab “News & Events.” Let usknow your thoughts.If you would prefer to view TTW onlinerather than receive it in the mail, we will sendyou a notification when an issue is published.To receive the notification of the current issueby e-mail, we must have your correct e-mailaddress. Please send me an e-mail with yourname, and auxiliary/club name. That willensure we use an accuratee-mail address.All mail orders must be prepaid plus 6.00postage.[See picture of WGA 4 Kids Gift Corner onnext page.]Page 5 of 6

Donating to WGA 4 Kids (formerly WomensGeneral Auxiliary) through the GiveMN.org2017 Fundraiser campaign on Thursday,November 16, 2017)WGA 4 Kids Gift Corner at ShrinersHospitals for Children—Twin Cities:November is the month for “give To The MAX”.The Thursday before Thanksgiving (November 16,2017) is focused on fundraising for all Minnesotanonprofits. The Womens General Auxiliary hasbeen a part of this campaign for many years.This year is especially important for you to considerus with a donation. The cost of providing andrepairing wheelchairs has risen dramatically. Weare committed to providing wheelchairsto any patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children —Twin Cities that needs one. Please help uscontinue our mission of helping patients and theirfamilies at Shriners Hospitals for Children—TwinCities. Please go to: www.GiveMN.org to donate.We will also gladly accept any donation from youdirectly at:WGA 4 KidsShriners Hospitals for Children—Twin Cities2025 East River ParkwayMinneapolis, MN 55414Thank you for your supportPage 6 of 6

Page 3 of 6 FINANCIALS [Linda Metzger, 5510 Sycamore Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55447 Phone: 612-839-4285 or Linda.metzger@comcast.net.] Donations for the month of October: October: Dorothy Schulz - Misc. - Gift Corner item Your Cause, LLC - Misc. - Kersten Bennett/Best Buy MGM Resorts Foundation - Misc. - Suzanne Dutt Your Cause, LLC - Misc. - AT&T/ Peggy Sundet