Who are the Associates?
The Ripon Medical Center Associates was established in 1941. It is a voluntary organization composed of people dedicated to promoting the interests of RMC. The Associates provide a variety of services and contributions to the Medical Center. Primarily through operation of its gift shop and fund raising efforts, the Associates have been able to raise funds for many different activities and purchases.

Who can be a member?
Anyone interested in assisting Ripon Medical Center can become a member of the Associates. The organization attracts men and women of all ages and all walks of life. The annual membership fee is $5.

Major Associates projects

• Lights of Love
• Craft/Bake Sales
• Book Sales
• Raffles

Goals

• Provide financial support to Ripon Medical Center
• Provide volunteer services to the staff, patients, and visitors of RMC
• Award scholarships to eligible area students pursuing a career in the health care field

Previous contributions

• Therapy emergency cart
• Blanket warmers
• Nursery bassinets
• Laboratory equipment
• Portable hair dryers
• Electric razors
• High chairs
• Rocking chairs
• Blood pressure monitor
• Stuffed animal toys
• Mammography donations
• Lifeline donations
• Pulmonary function machine
• Video imaging chair
• IV infusion pump
• and more..

Meetings
Luncheon meetings are held the third Mondays of January, March, June, September, and November.

How do you join?
Simply contact any of our current members or send your name, address, and phone number (with $5 annual fee) to: