DELAND, FLORIDA, December 13, 2007 – The Florida Hospital DeLand Auxiliary held its Annual Installation of Officers at the DeBary Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Florida Hospital DeLand Board of Directors and Foundation Board member, Lorna Jean Hagstrom, conducted the installation of new officers. Lorna officially announced their new titles and responsibilities. The newly elected 2008 Florida Hospital DeLand Auxiliary officers include: President Edna Johnston, Vice President Jo-Anne Einsele, Second Vice President Daphne Sapp, Secretary Patricia Fuss, Corresponding Secretary Linda Heidt, Treasurer Jan Gerrard and Assistant Treasurer Ardella Pennington.

On behalf of the auxiliary, 2007 Auxiliary President Herb Ahlers presented a check in the amount of $75,000 to Florida Hospital DeLand for the Plymouth Avenue Lobby renovation project. Florida Hospital DeLand President and CEO Daryl Tol accepted the check on behalf of the hospital.

The Florida Hospital DeLand Auxiliary welcomes the interest of the community and is always looking for new volunteers to assist at the Florida Hospital DeLand facility. Please call the Auxiliary Office at (386) 943-4820 to inquire about joining.

Photo Caption 1: Florida Hospital DeLand President and CEO Daryl Tol accepts the donation check from 2007 Auxiliary President Herb Ahlers.