Wednesday, April 22, 2009

The Greater Columbus Chapter held its "Humanitarian of the Year" luncheon today. It was wonderful. Next year our whole board needs to go. And, we will have our own Hero Breakfast within the year. Most important, Union County has so many incredible local heroes deserving of recognition. The local chapter of the American Red Cross is just the right facilitator for such an event.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

What are you waiting for?


So??? What are you waiting for? Sign up now for the 11th Annual Golf Outing at Timberview Golf Club of Marysville, Ohio. All level golfers are welcome as we are conducting a scrambles format.

DAY OF THE EVENT

Friday June 12, 2009

7:15 to 8:15 Registration(team pictures) and Continental Breakfast

7:45 to 8:15am Putting Contest

8:30am Tee time

Registration is simple (form is found by clicking here). Registration is $260/foursome ($65 per player). More information can be found on our website.


A little bit about the Red Cross


Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.

Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs.

The American Red Cross is where people mobilize to help their neighbors—across the street, across the country, and across the world—in emergencies. Each year, in communities large and small, victims of some 70,000 disasters turn to neighbors familiar and new—the more than half a million volunteers and 35,000 employees of the Red Cross. Through over 700 locally supported chapters, more than 15 million people gain the skills they need to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their homes, communities and world.

Some four million people give blood—the gift of life—through the Red Cross, making it the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. And the Red Cross helps thousands of U.S. service members separated from their families by military duty stay connected. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, a global network of 186 national societies, the Red Cross helps restore hope and dignity to the world's most vulnerable people.

An average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time, money, and blood to do its work.

Welcome!

What exciting news we have for Union County - We have a blog! We know that in today's economy, we are all struggling. We see it in the news every day - financial problems, job security concerns, and so on. But there are a LOT of good things happening right here in Central Ohio that you may not know.
  • Did you know that our community continues to pull together to make sure there is plasma available to those who are ill?
  • Did you know that the our member companies continue to contribute finances and resources to ensure we can be there when needed?
  • Did you know that new volunteers walk through our door, bringing office skills, technical skills, and most importantly a caring heart, offering their time to help those in need?

These are just a few of the things that make my heart smile, and make me proud of Union County, of Central Ohio, and of the United States.

You can share in these positive things that are happening. Our website for Union County Red Cross is your homebase. From there, you can find out what is happening, drop me an email, or get the latest and greatest news from our offices.

Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. If you have a few hours and want to help your fellow man, our website has a contact page to let us know!

Stay connected - by the net, by phone, or face-to-face.