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| American Red Cross
Hampton Roads Chapter |
October 19, 2009 |
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Greetings!
I hope this finds each of you doing well today. It's feeling like fall out there!
This week's copy of the Volunteer Classifieds contains much of the same information from last week and as you can see, there are a variety of ways that you can help!
Interested in becoming a Disaster Services Volunteer? If you've already started your training, please contact Bob Green, Disaster Services Coordinator at 838-7320 or bgreen@hrredcross.org for a listing of additional course offerings.
Would you like to learn more about our organization's role in disaster relief? Join us this Thursday evening at 6pm for a Fulfilling Our Mission course, where you'll learn how to translate your compassion into community action.
THANK YOU to our "Chesters"! Chester made two appearances over the weekend at the Poquson Seafood Festival. Your support is greatly appreciated!
We will have Bingo this Saturday at Chestnut Bingo Hall. Same time as always. As always, participating youth must come by the Chapter before Friday to pick up a permission slip. Let me know soonest, if you can help!
Interested in front desk receptionist opportunities during the month of November? Please call or email me for a list of open shifts. |
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Heroes Event - Volunteers Needed 
Eight volunteers are needed to support the " Night of Destruction at Langley Speedway" Heroes event, scheduled for Saturday, October 24th from 11:30am-4:30pm. The Red Cross will "sponsor" a Tug of War Race during a day-long series of races. Volunteers will staff an American Red Cross booth/tent and seek/collect donations in canisters. Please contact Jennifer Frank, Special Events Coordinator at 838-7320 or jfrank@hrredcross.org for more information and/or to sign up. |
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Preparedness/Community Outreach 
A volunteer is needed to staff an information booth at Harvest Land Ministries International, located at 1009 Quash Street, Hampton on Saturday , October 31st from 1-4pm. Please call Kesha Person at 838-7320 or kperson@hrredcross.org for more information and/or to sign up. |
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Cookies for Troops 
Sheila Keenan, our SAF Coordinator is working on a cookie project, for our troops. You can help by baking cookies and dropping them by our Ft. Eustis or Chapter offices on November 2nd or 3rd before 4pm. For more information, please contact Sheila at 878-3339. |
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VA Hospital Volunteers Wanted 
Sheila Keenan will schedule a meeting on November 3rd or November 5th for volunteers interested in contributing time and service at the VA Hospital. Interested individuals should contact Sheila for more information. 878-3339
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Volunteers Needed for Fall Thank-a-Thon 
It's time for our bi-annual Thank-a-thon! Twice each year, Chapter volunteers and paid staff members write over 500 hand-written thank-you cards to our financial donors. The event also provides staff and volunteers the opportunity to get to know each other better in a fun atmosphere. Join us on November 5th from 6-8pm and/or November 6th from 11:30am-2pm. For more information and/or to sign up, please contact Jennifer Frank, Special Events Coordinator at 838-7320 or jfrank@hrredcross.org. |
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The Human Race 
Walk With Us! Enjoy a stroll through the beautiful Celebration in Lights! A fun, family-oriented way to give back to your community!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Newport News Park
5-7pm
Participants should park at Woodside High School and will be transported to the park by bus. The cost for each participant is $16.00 (children 2 and under are admitted free). 50% of the proceeds will benefit the programs of the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Red Cross. 50% of proceeds will benefit the programs of the Volunteer Center of the Virginia Peninsula. For more information, call or email Dawn at 838-7320 or droberts@hrredcross.org. | |
Dawn Roberts
Volunteer Coordinator |
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Featured Article
Please refer to last week's issue of the Volunteer Classifieds for information on wonderful scholarship and award opportunities for youth volunteers. For more information, please contact Dawn Roberts. The deadline to participate in the Prudential Spirit of Community awards program is quickly approaching.
Quick Links:
Visit this link to learn how high school students can apply/qualify for a Bloodstock Scholarship through the Mid-Atlantic Blood Services Region.
Youth, are you looking for a great service project? Partner with us and apply for a Do Something Grant! Together, we can change lives in our community. For more information, visit www.dosomething.org. Grants are issued on a weekly basis. |
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Upcoming Meetings/Events
Board & Friends Breakfast Committee Meeting - October 27th - Noon (Virginia Company Bank)
CrossPath Tour - November 3rd - Noon -Invite a co-worker, friend or family member to visit us to learn how we're helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies, everyday. Please call Esther Sheppard, Chief Development Officer for more information. 838-7320
Volunteer Orientations - November 5th - 10am & 6pm (Chapter Training Room)
Fulfilling Our Mission Course - November 12th -6pm (Chapter Training Room) - Introduction to disaster services.
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Featured Article
National Hotel Chain Offers Volunteers a Complimentary Overnight Stay
October 7, 2009Give eight hours of Red Cross volunteer service and exchange it for a complimentary (or in some cases 50% discounted) hotel room at one of the participating Sage hotels across the country. The offer ends March 31, 2010. Advance reservations and a letter on Red Cross letterhead that confirms your service are required. The number of available rooms and blackout dates vary for each hotel. Additional terms and conditions can be found on the Sage Hospitality Web site. | |
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| FREE
GERM PERSONAL PROTECTION
PACK!
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It's cold and flu season! Is your business prepared to battle the germs!? Let us help you! Schedule a Health & Safety training for a group of six or more and each participant will receive a free "Germ Personal Protection" pack. Please contact Urica Jones, Health & Safety Consultant at 838-7320 or ujones@hrredcross.org for pricing details and to schedule your training.
A minimum of 6 participants required per course. Courses included in this promotion are Adult CPR/AED, Infant/Child CPR, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider, Standard First Aid, and Pet First Aid/CPR. Combination options available.
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| Offer Expires: December 31, 2009 | |
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