Abigayle Bickers-Townsend Email and Phone Number

As a member of sponsorship committee I focus on identifying and cultivating community leaders, corporations, businesses and individuals as sponsors and underwriters of the auction. The Sponsorship Committee works closely with the Development Professional Staff, Board, Organizing Committee, Executive Committee and Public Relations Committee.Develop a sponsorship plan that includes levels and benefitsList appropriate underwriting opportunities for the auctionDevelops a detailed timeline for the Sponsorship CommitteeSolicit potential sponsors and underwriters for involvementDevelop Sponsor PacketStrategize about retaining existing sponsorsStrategize about new sponsorsCreate assignments of key members to contact potential sponsorFollow up with In-Kind ContributorsCreate year-long communications program with Sponsors

AS an auction Co-Chairpersons I serve as leader of the overall event and take on the personal responsibility for the success of the event. I am goal oriented, result driven and provide motivation for committee chairs and volunteers.Retain a professional benefit auctioneerRecruit sub-committee chairpersonsForm a Executive CommitteeChair all auction meetingsFinalizes an overall auction timetable with deadlinesEnsures completion of auction tasks on timeBe enthusiastic, Be flexibleLiaison between auction committee and organizationAttend all auction meetingsBe available for committee chairsBe present at set up and clean up of auctionAttend the auctionWrite final reportInsure that next year’s committee has all the information

OSF St. Joseph Medical Center ⧫ 2200 E. Washington St. Bloomington IL, 61701Foundation Auxiliary Marketing January 1997 – November 2015 Committee Work is as follows:1997 Auxiliary Backpack donations- OSF Auxiliary is dedicated to ensuring that all students can begin school ready to learn on DAY ONE. Through the efforts of volunteers, the we provided free filled backpacks to over 1500 students in need within Bloomington-Normal public schools.1997 Auxiliary Community Outreach Baskets- OSF Auxiliary organized and put together baskets filled with food, clothing, and home goods for free. The auxiliary selected a families bases on need and the baskets were delivered to the families.1997- 2014 OSF St. Joseph Tree of Lights- The OSF St. Joseph Auxiliary has raised almost $5,000 through their annual Tree of Lights campaign. The Tree of Lights offers the opportunity each holiday season to honor and remember loved ones and is one of the Auxiliary’s largest fundraisers. For a donation of $15 per name, donors were able to cherish a loved one by placing an ornament on the tree with their name on it.  Proceeds from this year’s campaign will support new doors for the medical center’s Chapel.2001- 2012 OSF St. Joseph Crystal Ball- The Crystal Ball is OSF St. Joseph Foundation’s largest annual fundraising event and is considered one of the premier black tie galas held in Bloomington-Normal. On average over 200 people are in attendance raising over $100,000 for the medical center. Money in the past has gone to the Community Cancer Center, the Birthing Center, and most recently to the equipment for the medical center’s Hybrid Operating Room. 2005- 2008 OSF St. Joseph World Tour- A sampling of Food, Beer, and Wine from around the world. Guest enjoy Food, Beer, and Wine from Europe to the Pacific Rim, from America to Australia. The event includes a DJ and door prizes, as well as silent auction.

• Perform delegated clinical and administrative duties consistent with Medical Administrative Assistant • Works in both the clinical and front office functions of the clinic providing clerical and patient care support activities at the direction of the physician/provider.• knowledge related to the performance of administrative skills, technical / clinical skills and medical procedures commonly performed in a medical practice setting.• Prepares a variety of reports and projects for the clinic manager• Knowledge of PeopleSoft purchasing, and EPIC medical record and scheduling• Building new patient charts and scanning needed information into highland ONBAS.• operate office equipment and proficient computer skills

-Schedules conference room and organizes all details for atrium set-up for monthly CHL seminars.-Under the direction of the Director, pays and records all bills for the center, assuring accuracy and time lines.-Understands and practices cost containment by identifying and applying cost containment measures whenever possible.-Organizes and maintains records for resource library. May include ordering supplies, books, AV materials; creating bibliographies; assuring proper maintenance of materials, etc.-Works with Marketing and Planning department personnel regarding advertisement and announcement of workshops/seminars and distribution of handouts, flyers, etc. -Processes requests for information on various CHL programs, including mailing brochures, typing letters, and updating information in database.-May assist cardiac screening program with blood pressures and cholesterol sticks.-Orders and maintains adequate levels of inventory supplies for CHL and cardiac screening programs.-Creates statistical reports -Promotes and maintains good relations within the department, the hospital, with the medical staff, patients, and the community.-Assists with accurate charging and collecting for services provided by CHL and cardiac screening programs.-Assists with distribution and transport of supplies and equipment for CHL and cardiac screening programs.-Maintains effective communication with CHL and cardiac screening personnel.-Prepares CHL seminar and workshop materials in folders for participants. Assures evaluation forms are included in all packets.-Assists CHL and cardiac screening assistants in Health Fair and Community event set-up and tear down of displays and booths. May be asked to be an active participant representing OSFSJMC at a health fair or community event.-Schedules cardiac screenings based on calendar; assists in coordinating cardiac team members, assures adequate supplies for screenings based on estimated volume.