the history of mercy service league, 1976 - 2015

Mercy Service LeagueKeepers of the Mission

Our Roots Run Deep• Succora Sewing Circle• Cornelia Circle• St. Ann’s Circle of Mercy Hospital• Circle of Mercy

• 1937-1974

Mercy Service League• Succora Sewing Circle• Cornelia Circle• St. Ann’s Circle of Mercy

Hospital• Circle of Mercy• 1937-1974

Mercy Service LeagueOur Roots Run

Deep

Mercy Service League1975 Steering

Committee* Jane Schirack, Chairman Kathleen Brauchler* Jane Fisher* Gertrude Keffler* Chickie Maloney* Rita Mertes* Ruth Towell

* Deceased

Mercy Service LeagueFirst Official Meeting: January 26, 1976

Organizational Charter Presented: May 6, 1976

Mercy Service LeagueMission:To support the ideals and philosophies of Mercy Medical Center and the ministry of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine through service, outreach, education, and fundraising.

Mercy Service League Presidents

*1976-1978 Jane Schirack

1978-1980 Kathleen Brauchler

* Deceased


1980-1982 Norma Elsaesser

1982-1983 Ann Seanor


1983-1985 Linda Simmons

1985-1987 Karen Belden


1987-1988 Carole Holsinger

1988-1990 Gretchen Graham


1990-1992 Margaret Howley

1992-1993 Vicki Conley


1993-1995 Jane Smyth 1995-1996 Sara Queen GoffMay 31, 1996: Vote to dissolve due to hospital sale to Columbia

HCA.


2001-2003 Donna Shaheen

2003-2005 Carol Klimo


2005-2007 Linda Gill 2007-2009 Karen Bostrom


2009-2011 Christine Ridgway

2011-2013 Linda Ganser


2013-2015 Joni Locke

Today

2015 Anna Mavrakis

THEIR WORK CONTINUES

Sister Mary Patricia BarrettOur Guiding Force

3/17/26 - 3/24/2015

Thank You!!!

Mercy Service LeagueDonor Extraordinaire:

>$5,000,000

the history of mercy service league, 1976 - 2015

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