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What is the purpose of The Auxiliary Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital?
The purpose of the Board is to raise funds to support research programs and treatment at
Northwestern Memorial Hospital. The Auxiliary Board is currently serving a 2-year commitment to advancing the research and treatment of brain tumors.

How is the Board affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital?
The Auxiliary Board is one of five Affiliated Organizations (AO) managed by
Northwestern Memorial Foundation. Staff members are assigned to each AO to provide support.

How is the Board organized?
The Boards affairs are managed by its Executive Committee, which consists of the President, Executive Vice President, Vice President of Corporate Funding, Vice President of Membership, Vice President of Procurement, Vice President Marketing and Secretary and Treasurer. Board members work together in committees by conducting active working sessions held each month. This allows the Board to both plan and execute activities related to upcoming events. Members can also more effectively use their time to accomplish the Board's objectives and goals.

What are the Board’s Demographics?
The Board is composed of a group of young professionals and future community leaders between the ages of 25-40 from the Chicagoland area.

How does the money raised get allocated?
The money raised from Auxiliary Board events supports research programs and treatment at
Northwestern Memorial Hospital. The Auxiliary Board is currently serving a 2-year commitment to advancing the research and treatment of brain tumors.

What are the membership requirements of a Board member?

• Attend monthly Board meetings
• Payment of annual dues
• Actively participate in event planning and task execution to successfully host events
• Secure $250 in Silent Auction donations
• Participate in additional events as organized by the Board