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| American Red Cross
Hampton Roads Chapter |
December 14, 2009 |
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Greetings!
Good Morning,
I'd like to take a moment to thank you sincerely for your support of our Chapter and organization! I hope this finds you and yours doing well.
We'd like to extend a sincere thank you to the volunteers who helped sort holiday cards on Friday, December 11th and I sincerely apologize to those who wanted to sort cards but didn't have the opportunity to participate as we wrapped up earlier than expected.
Also - a great thanks is extended to those who volunteered for our Day of Giving at Wal-Mart (Jefferson Ave.) and Bingo on Saturday. We understand how busy this time of year is for many. Thanks for sacrificing time with family to help.
If you're interested in becoming a disaster services volunteer, please note, we are offering several Mass Care: An Overview courses this week. If you've completed a Fulfilling Our Mission course, this is the next course in the series. (Please see the training calendar to the left).
I sincerely wish you a beautiful and safe week. Please read on for information on a variety of opportunities.
Respectfully,
Dawn Roberts Volunteer Coordinator |
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Volunteers Needed for December Bingo
We will have Bingo every Saturday during the month of December at Chestnut Bingo Hall (4711 Chestnut Ave.) from 12:30-4:30pm. (Youth, please see me for a permission slip form.) Call or email Dawn to sign up. 838-7320 or droberts@hrredcross.org |
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Services to the Armed Forces 
Show your support to our military and veterans by participating in the following activities:
Cookies for Veterans: Put on your aprons and bake cookies for local veterans. This is a great project for groups! Cookies will be accepted at our Chapter Headquarters throughout the month of December. Interested in sharing a cookie and a smile with a veteran at our local VA Hospital? Please contact Sheila Keenan, SAF Coordinator for more information.
Holiday Block Leave (Ft. Eustis): Volunteers will be needed between the hours of 5am-noon on Saturday, December 19th (date subject to change)to serve refreshments and share holiday cards with members of the armed forces. For more information, please contact Sheila! 878-3339 or sheila.j.keenan@us.army.mil |
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Blood Drives - Volunteers Needed 
Volunteers are needed to support December blood drives! Did you know that every 2-3 seconds, someone is in need of life-saving blood? Every pint counts in a very big way. Please consider giving the gift of life, this holiday season. On break from school or work? Volunteer at one of our December blood drives!
Chapter Blood Drives (Greeting & Canteen - Shifts Available)
December 24th, 10am-4pm
December 31st, 10am-4pm
Patrick Henry Mall Blood Drives (Greeters Needed - Shifts Available)
December 21st, 2-7pm December 28th, 2-7pm
December 22nd, 2-7pm December 29th, 2-7pm
December 23rd, 2-7pm December 30th, 2-7pm
December 24th, 2-7pm December 31st, 2-7pm
Please call Kesha Person, Blood Services Coordinator, to sign up and/or for more information. 838-7320 or kperson@hrredcross.org |
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December Front Desk Opportunities  Wednesday, December 23rd - 1-5pm Thursday, December 24th - 1-5pm
Thursday, December 31st - 1-5pm
Sign up by calling or emailing Dawn! |
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Heroes Wanted 
Become a Hero for the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Red Cross! Please call Jennifer Frank, Special Events Coordinator to learn how YOU can get involved with this exciting, grass roots fundraising campaign! 838-7320 or jfrank@hrredcross.org. | |
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Disaster Services Trainings
Please contact Dawn Roberts or Bob Green for course descriptions and/or to register.
December 15th:
Mass Care: Overview - 6pm
December 17th:
Mass Care: Overview - 9am |
Meetings/Other Training Opportunities
January 6th - Chapter Tour - Noon - Please contact Esther Sheppard, Chief Development Officer for more information, 838-7320.
January 7th: 10am & 6pm - Volunteer Orientations - Invite a friend! Call Dawn to sign up! |
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Amateur Radio Class
An Amateur Radio class is being offered on January 16th, 23rd, 30th and February 13th and 20th with a test session set for February 27th. Classes are to be held at Northampton Church of Christ at 1409 Todds Lane. The classes are free but you will need to purchase your own manual. For additional information, please contact Dawn. | |
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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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