BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Hospital Guild annual meeting was held at the Campfire Grille Restaurant on Oct. 24. President Sandra Weygandt presided over the gathering of members and guests.

Guests included Bridgton Hospital President R. David Frum; Philip Libby, board of directors chairman; John Ludwig, vice president of administration; and Pamela Smith, director of development and community relations and liaison to the guild.

Guest speaker was State Treasurer Bruce L. Poliquin, who focused on Washington’s fiscal crisis, and its effect on the state government and residents.The treasurer also addressed Maine’s health care priorities. Poliquin took questions from the audience.

Officers elected at the meeting included president, Sandra Weygandt; first vice president, Phyllis Ginzler; second vice president, Marjorie Blaney; third vice president, Glenice St. Peter; recording secretary, Sherry Morrison; corresponding secretary, Pamela King; and treasurer, Diana Fallon.

Emily and Fred Hammerlee, who volunteer for the Guild Thrift Shop, were presented life memberships in recognition of their commitment by President Weygandt.

To conclude the event, Weygandt presented the guild annual gift of $40,000 to Frum and Bridgton Hospital. The funds will be used to purchase new operating room lights for the surgery area.

The guild is a nonprofit organization that supports the Bridgton Hospital through various fundraising efforts, including the Twitchell Café on the hospital campus and the Guild Thrift Shop on Main Street.

Run by volunteers, the organization plays a pivotal role in purchasing capital equipment for the hospital, making a yearly donation to the hospital. For membership details, visit www.bridgtonhospital.org.