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Hampton Roads Chapter |
November 2, 2009 |
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Greetings!
Happy Monday, Volunteers! I hope this finds each of you doing well.
November is National Youth InvoIvement Month!
Get involved! Please check out this link to learn about the exciting Week 1 - Youth Challenge!
Please read below for last-chance opportunities! Our bi-annual Thank-a-Thon event is THIS Friday! And don't miss out on great opportunities to support armed forces and veterans in our community and abroad.
We will have B I N G O this Saturday at Chestnut Bingo Hall. Same time 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!
We do have a need for front desk receptionists on Mondays and Fridays from 9am-1pm. We'll have extra shifts available through the holidays! Call ahead!
Calling all ECPI, Thomas Nelson Community College and Christopher Newport University Students! We're in the process of establishing Red Cross Clubs on YOUR campuses! For information on how you can support our efforts, please give me a call at 838-7320 or send me an email at droberts@hrredcross.org. |
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Cookies for Troops - LAST CHANCE!
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 3rd before 4pm. For more information, please contact Sheila at 878-3339. |
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VA Hospital Volunteering - Training Tomorrow!
Interested in volunteering at the VA Hospital? Please join us for a training session on Tuesday, November 3rd (chapter training room)at 1pm, for additional information. To sign up and/or for more information, please call Sheila Keenan at 878-3339. |
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Thank-a-thon - This FRIDAY!
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. November 6th from 11:30am-2pm and/or 4-6pm! 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.
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Upcoming Meetings/Events
CrossPath Tour - November 4th - 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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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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