Heidi Pelletier, a Montpelier resident and co-manager of the hospital gift shop, was elected president of the Central Vermont Medical Center Auxiliary. Carol Welch, East Montpelier, is vice president, Robin Brandis, Elmore, is secretary and Sarah Miller, Montpelier, is treasurer.
The CVMC Auxiliary operates the gift shop off the main lobby at the hospital and the Bene-fit Shop, a thrift shop in Barre. The Bene-Fit Shop is located to the left of Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel on Main Street in Barre with plenty of free parking in front of the shop. They are open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds from the Bene-Fit Shop and the gift shop are used to support programs at CVMC and provide scholarships to local students studying for a career in health care. Membership in the auxiliary is open to all persons who are interested in the purposes and activities of the organization.